So listen — the other day I’m sitting in this tiny coffee shop in Astoria (the one with the wobbly tables that somehow never get fixed, even though everyone complains in the Google reviews), and this guy next to me is loudly explaining quantum computing to his date like he invented the entire field. And the date is nodding like, “yeah totally, qubits, for sure,” even though she’s definitely playing Candy Crush under the table.
Meanwhile, I’m sitting there with my regular iced coffee (even when it’s 40 degrees out, don’t judge me), and I start thinking:
“Wait… 2025 is basically here. And quantum computers aren’t some far-future sci-fi thing anymore. They’re actually happening. Like… now.”
And then my brain did that thing where it spirals — like when you open one kitchen cabinet to get a plate but suddenly you’re reorganizing every pantry shelf and Googling “why do spices expire.”
So yeah. I started mentally going down the rabbit hole of how quantum computing is gonna completely flip tech upside-down in 2025. Not politely. Not gradually. More like:
“SURPRISE — EVERYTHING YOU KNOW IS OBSOLETE!”
What Even Is Quantum Computing? (But Like, The Human Version)
Look, if you want the textbook explanation, you can ask literally any guy who owns a gaming PC and a half-used bottle of creatine.
But here’s my version — the Queens version — the version where I’m trying to explain it at midnight while eating leftover momos from Jackson Heights:
Normal computers? They’re like that friend who can only handle one thing at a time. You give them a choice — this or that — and they’re like, “Cool, I pick one. Done.”
Quantum computers?
They’re that one cousin who somehow juggles three jobs, a side hustle, a band, and also shows up to every family event carrying a homemade cheesecake.
Qubits — the little quantum bits — can be multiple things at once.
This AND that.
Yes AND no.
Zero AND one.
(All at the same time, which honestly sounds like my emotional state at 2 AM.)
Side note: If this is confusing, don’t worry. Everyone’s confused. Even the scientists. They just pretend they aren’t.
Why 2025 Is Gonna Be The Year Everything Gets Weird
I know people keep saying “this is the year everything changes,” and usually it’s like… the iPhone camera is slightly better or Netflix adds one decent show before canceling it.
But quantum computing in 2025?
This is different. This is actual shake-the-ground, flip-your-table, tell-your-mom kind of change.
Here’s where things get wild:
H3: 1. Encryption? Yeah… quantum is basically gonna roast it.
You know those super long passwords you make?
Like ThIsIsMyP@ssw0rD#2025?
Quantum computers could crack that in minutes. MINUTES.
Which is kinda terrifying, like realizing your apartment door has been unlocked for two days but nothing was stolen except your dignity.
But don’t panic — the same quantum magic can ALSO create super unbreakable encryption. It’s like discovering that the monster under your bed can also pay your rent.
2. Medicine Might Get a Whole MCU-Level Origin Story
Imagine doctors using quantum computers to simulate how every single molecule in a drug interacts with your body.
Not “this might work.”
More like: “This WILL work, here’s why, and also here’s what you’ll be craving for lunch tomorrow.”
Goodbye trial and error.
Goodbye side effects that sound like a cursed prophecy.
H3: 3. Weather Predictions Will Finally Stop Lying (Hopefully)
Quantum helps simulate ridiculous amounts of data.
That means:
– Storm tracking
– Climate modeling
– Figuring out if that random Tuesday drizzle is actually a storm that will ruin your shoes
Basically, no more “sunny all day!” lies while you’re getting soaked on Steinway Street holding a grocery bag that’s rapidly dissolving.
4. AI Will Become… something else entirely
You think AI is smart now?
Wait till quantum hardware feeds it so much compute power it starts looking at us like:
“You really still typing with your fingers?”
A Random Tangent Because This Is How My Brain Works
When I think about tech moving this fast, it brings me back to this embarrassing moment in 8th grade.
I accidentally wore two different shoes to school. Not like cool mismatched fashion — no — more like:
Left foot: black sneaker
Right foot: brown dress shoe
It was a Monday.
I blame Mondays for everything.
Anyway — someone pointed it out during homeroom, and I remember thinking, “How did I not notice this?”
That’s how 2025 feels.
We’re all walking around with mismatched shoes and quantum computing is quietly tapping us on the shoulder like:
“Hey… you sure you’re ready for this?”
Spoiler: we are not ready.
But that’s okay.
The Stuff Nobody Talks About (But Should)
H3: 1. The jobs
People love to whisper, “AI will take our jobs.”
But quantum?
Quantum is like, “Nah, I’ll take your job’s job.”
Cloud engineers? New tools.
Security analysts? Panic mode.
Developers? Time to learn math you swore you’d never touch again.
But this isn’t bad. It’s opportunity chaos, but chaos in a good way — like when your landlord finally replaces the broken bathroom tiles and suddenly your whole apartment feels fancy.
H3: 2. The energy problem
Quantum computers run cold.
Like… colder than your ex’s apology text.
We’re talking near absolute zero. That means massive cooling systems, huge facilities, and energy costs that might make Con Edison start sweating.
Not everything will scale easily.
But honestly? The first cars were a disaster too. People thought we’d stick with horses forever.
(Imagine a quantum horse. Sorry. Ignore that.)
What Quantum Computing Will Mean for Regular People Like Us
Alright, so here’s the fun part — the stuff you and I will actually see in 2025 without needing a physics degree or a lab coat.
H3: 1. Faster services (everything loads like magic)
– Banking
– Maps
– Streaming
– Health apps
All faster.
Not “new Wi-Fi router fast.”
I mean “blink and it’s done fast.”
You’ll open an app and think it crashed because it loaded too quickly.
H3: 2. Ridiculously advanced AI assistants
Imagine asking your assistant:
“Hey, what should I cook with the five random things in my fridge?”
And instead of telling you “maybe pasta?” it generates a full recipe, tells you cooking time, warns you that your milk expires tomorrow, AND reminds you you’ve bought cilantro three times and still don’t know what to do with it.
H3: 3. Better city planning
Queens is chaos sometimes — beautiful chaos, but still chaos.
Imagine:
– optimized traffic lights
– smarter building energy systems
– better subway predictions
(Okay, maybe not the subway. Some things even quantum can’t fix.)
My Final(ish) Thought — Because I Could Ramble Forever
Quantum computing in 2025 feels like someone handed humanity the universe’s weirdest, coolest cheat code.
But here’s the thing:
It’s not gonna replace us.
It’s gonna force us to grow, adapt, and probably Google a lot of unfamiliar words at 1 AM.
But it’s exciting.
Messy.
Confusing.
And honestly? Kind of beautiful.
Like Queens and life.
Like wearing two different shoes to school and laughing about it years later.
If 2025 is the year everything changes, well… I’m weirdly ready for it.
Or at least ready-ish.
(Which counts.)
🔗 OUTBOUND LINK SUGGESTIONS
– A quirky personal tech blog with relatable reviews:
https://waitbutwhy.com
– A funny quantum explainer comic:
https://xkcd.com/
