The Quantum Economy Podcast

Anders Indset
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The Quantum Economy Podcast is a series of conversations with leaders across quantum science, business, philosophy, and emerging technologies. Each episode brings together diverse perspectives to examine how exponential technologies, especially quantum computing, artificial intelligence, and biotechnology, contribute to core systems of human organization, including economics, governance, and scientific progress.

  1. 4d ago

    Analog vs Digital: The Two Futures of Quantum Computing | Marta Estarellas

    Most quantum computers being built today chase more qubits and better error correction. Marta Estarellas's company Qilimanjaro went the other way: an analog system that lets physics do the computation, unlocked with fluxonium qubits that hold record coherence times. The bet is that the future of supercomputing is not one machine but a multimodality of digital, analog, and classical systems working together. Anders Indset sits down with Marta Estarellas, CEO of Qilimanjaro Quantum Tech, the Barcelona full-stack quantum company behind Europe's first analog quantum computer installed at the Barcelona Supercomputing Center, to ask what quantum computing looks like when you stop treating the gate-based machine as the only future. In this conversation, they explore: Why analog quantum computing lets you skip gate decomposition and let the physics compute directly How adiabatic quantum computing and gate-based quantum computing are formally equivalent, but analog opens a different execution path The fluxonium qubit and why it now holds the best coherence records What happens when quantum computers finally leave the cryostat and move to room temperature Whether an analog quantum machine still counts as a computer through the lens of David Deutsch's universal quantum computer The near-term applications that are already realistic, from spectral data analysis to drug discovery Quantum-enhanced AI and whether quantum computing can fix what is broken in large language models Europe's positioning versus the US and China in the global quantum race The timeline: what actually changes by 2030 versus what stays hype Chapter Breakdown: 00:00 -Introduction  08:55- The two types of qubits: fluxonium versus transmon  11:34 -Is an analog quantum machine actually a computer?  20:20 -Adiabatic quantum computing and gate-based quantum computing  27:36 -The timeline: will commercial quantum arrive by 2030?  35:17- Can quantum chips ever leave cryogenics? 43:50 How quantum changes biology and drug discovery  48:30- Quantum-enhanced AI versus classical large language models 54:10 Europe versus the US versus China in the quantum race  01:05:09 -What feels normal in 2036? About Marta P Estarellas LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mpestarellas/ Website - https://qilimanjaro.tech/ About The Quantum Economy Podcast A series exploring quantum theory, quantum tech, AI, and the evolution of intelligence, and how these forces redefine the economy, value creation, and the future of human systems. Learn more: https://thequantumeconomy.com Contact: podcast@thequantumeconomy.com YouTube playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnjrEO3TF1lUTutnqlfA3x88Rp0gVkOmD Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6pepc2PaCd06FHlf1pzDOg Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-quantum-economy-podcast/id1828917980 About Anders Indset Anders Indset is a business philosopher and author of seven international bestsellers, including The Singularity Paradox: Bridging the Gap Between Humanity and AI and Ex Machina – The God Experiment. As founder of tomorrowmensch, he invests in early-stage science and technology and convenes scientists, investors, and entrepreneurs working on what comes after the current paradigm. NEW BOOK: The Quantum Economy https://andersindset.com/shop/The-Quantum-Economy-p803754261 Website: https://andersindset.com tomorrowmensch: https://tomorrowmensch.com LinkedIn (personal): https://www.linkedin.com/in/andersindset/ LinkedIn (tomorrowmensch): https://www.linkedin.com/company/tomorrowmensch/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andersindset Substack: https://andersindset.substack.com/ X: http://x.com/andersindset Support & Share If this conversation shifted how you think about biology, consciousness, or the future of quantum tech, like it, comment, and send it to someone who'd get into it. Subscribe for more conversations with the people shaping the quantum economy.

  2. Jul 28

    The Physics of Being Alive: Quantum Biology, Consciousness & Simulation Theory | Nirosha Murugan

    How much do we really understand about life? In this episode of The Quantum Economy Podcast, Anders Indset speaks with Dr. Nirosha Murugan, Canada Research Chair in Tissue Biophysics, founder of Helioflux. In her research, she investigates the physical principles that underlie living systems. In this conversation, they explore: Why biology may need to move beyond a purely biochemical understanding of lifeHow energy and information shape living systemsWhether consciousness emerges from the brain or from more fundamental physical processesWhat slime mold can teach us about intelligence, AI, and distributed cognitionHow quantum biology could transform medicine and our understanding of healthWhether reality itself could be a simulation, and what that would mean for free willWhy philosophy is becoming increasingly important as science pushes the boundaries of life, intelligence, and longevityThis is a conversation about quantum biology, consciousness, artificial intelligence, regenerative medicine, and one of the biggest scientific questions of our time: What does it actually mean to be alive? About Nirosha Murugan LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nirosha-murugan/ Murugan Lab: https://themuruganlab.com/ Substack: https://tseenergy.substack.com/ About Anders Indset Anders Indset is the world's leading business philosopher and the author of seven international bestsellers. With recent works such as The Singularity Paradox: Bridging the Gap Between Humanity and AI and Ex Machina – The God Experiment, his thought leadership has expanded far beyond economics and classical philosophy, earning him recognition from leading scientists and technologists, including prominent physicists. As the founder of tomorrowmensch, he invests in breakthrough science and technology and convenes leading thinkers, investors, and entrepreneurs who are shaping the future. NEW BOOK: The Quantum Economy https://andersindset.com/shop/The-Quantum-Economy-p803754261 Website: https://andersindset.com/ tomorrowmensch: https://tomorrowmensch.com/ LinkedIn (personal): https://www.linkedin.com/in/andersindset/ LinkedIn (tomorrowmensch): https://www.linkedin.com/company/tomorrowmensch/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andersindset X: http://x.com/andersindset

  3. Jun 22

    After The Quantum Revolution | Chiara Marletto

    What if some of the most important questions in physics are still waiting to be properly asked? In this episode of The Quantum Economy Podcast, Anders Indset speaks with Chiara Marletto, physicist at the University of Oxford and co-developer of Constructor Theory alongside David Deutsch. Constructor Theory is one of the most ambitious new frameworks in fundamental physics today, going beneath the laws of motion to ask a deeper question: what is possible, what is impossible and why. In this conversation, they explore: What Constructor Theory is and how it offers a new way to think about physical reality, from information and thermodynamics to the physics of life and the mindWhy time may be more fundamental and more difficult to explain than current physical theories suggestWhy physics is not only a technical discipline, but also a deeply creative act of imagination and explanationWhy both the education system and the funding system increasingly struggle with forms of knowledge creation that cannot easily be measured or categorizedWhy many of the most important research questions today do not fit existing institutional frameworks and therefore often remain underexploredWhy progress in science depends on creating environments where difficult and foundational questions can still be pursued This is a conversation about knowledge, creativity, physics, and the institutional structures that shape what kinds of questions society is willing to explore. Episode breakown: 00:00 - Introduction: Why Physics Needs a Revolution 02:37 - Constructor Theory Explained: A New Foundation for Physics 09:09 - Why Quantum Mechanics Can't Explain Information & Life 19:36 - Is Darwinian Evolution Just Physics? Reductionism Debate 30:47 - What Is Time Really? A Physicist's Surprising Answer 38:03 - Quantum Theory at 100: Why We've Stopped Making Progress 50:42 - The Physics of Consciousness & What AI Gets Wrong 1:01:18 - Why Science Funding Is Killing Fundamental Research About Chiara Marletto https://www.linkedin.com/in/chiara-marletto-1b2338227/ https://www.chiaramarletto.com/ https://www.constructortheory.org/ About Anders Indset Anders Indset is the world’s leading business philosopher and the author of seven international bestsellers. With recent works such as The Singularity Paradox: Bridging the Gap Between Humanity and AI and Ex Machina – The God Experiment, his thought leadership has expanded far beyond economics and classical philosophy – earning him recognition from leading scientists and technologists, including prominent physicists. As the founder of tomorrowmensch, he invests in breakthrough science and technologies and convenes leading thinkers, investors, and entrepreneurs shaping the future. NEW BOOK The Quantum Economy https://andersindset.com/shop/The-Quantum-Economy-p803754261 https://andersindset.com/ https://tomorrowmensch.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/andersindset/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/tomorrowmensch/ https://www.instagram.com/andersindset https://andersindset.substack.com/ http://x.com/andersindset

  4. May 4

    What Nobody Tells You About Qubit Count | Thomas Luschmann

    The quantum computing race is obsessed with one number: qubit count. But what if that’s simply not the right metric? In this episode, Anders Indset speaks with Thomas Luschmann, Co-Founder and COO of Peak Quantum — a Munich-based deep-tech startup that embeds error protection directly into the hardware architecture, rather than relying on costly error correction after the fact. In this conversation, they explore: Why more qubits alone will never deliver industrially useful quantum computing and what "better qubits" actually meansHow Peak Quantum's hardware-intrinsic approach compares to cat qubits, fluxonium, and topological qubitsWhat it really takes to turn world-class university research into a fundable deep-tech companyWhether Europe can build a sovereign quantum future or whether economic reality will force its best startups to look elsewhereWhat it means to build technology that may already be beyond our full understanding and what that tells us about where humanity is headedThomas also shares Peak Quantum's 12-month proof-of-concept roadmap and his honest take on deep-tech fundraising, talent, and the asymmetry of who gets access to the first truly powerful quantum machines. Whether you're interested in quantum hardware, European innovation, or the deeper questions at the edge of science and society, this conversation goes well beyond the qubit count. About Thomas Luschmann https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-luschmann/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/peak-quantum-computing/ https://peakquantum.de/ About Anders Indset Anders Indset is the world’s leading business philosophers and the author of seven international bestsellers. With recent works such as Ex Machina – The God Experiment and The Singularity Paradox: Bridging the Gap Between Humanity and AI, his thought leadership has expanded far beyond economics and classical philosophy – earning him recognition from leading scientists and technologists, including prominent physicists. As the founder of tomorrowmensch, he invests in breakthrough science and technologies and convenes leading thinkers, investors, and entrepreneurs shaping the future. NEW BOOK The Quantum Economy https://andersindset.com/shop/The-Quantum-Economy-p803754261 https://andersindset.com/ https://tomorrowmensch.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/andersindset/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/tomorrowmensch/ https://www.instagram.com/andersindset http://x.com/andersindset

  5. Apr 27

    Can We Now Engineer Nature Itself? | Michelle Simmons

    What if quantum computing allowed us to engineer nature at the atomic level? In this episode of The Quantum Economy Podcast, Anders Indset speaks with Professor Michelle Simmons, Founder & CEO of Silicon Quantum Computing and one of the world’s leading quantum materials scientists. For over 25 years, Simmons has pioneered a new approach to quantum computing, building systems atom by atom in silicon. This goes beyond faster computation. It opens the possibility to understand, simulate, and ultimately engineer nature itself. In this conversation, we explore: What it means to engineer nature at the atomic scaleThe race to build a fault-tolerant quantum computerWhy silicon-based, atom-level qubits could unlock scalabilityHow quantum systems allow us to simulate and recreate materials (“quantum twins”)The convergence of quantum computing and AIThe philosophical implications: Are we moving from observing nature  to designing it? Michelle shares insights into her company’s roadmap toward a million-qubit quantum computer by 2033, and how her team is already delivering early products that accelerate AI and solve real-world problems. Beyond technology, this episode explores the mindset behind innovation, where competition, collaboration, and curiosity come together to tackle some of the hardest challenges in science. Whether you're interested in quantum computing, artificial intelligence, deep tech, or the future of innovation, this conversation offers a rare inside look at one of the most advanced fields shaping our world. About Michelle Simmons https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-simmons-34662921a/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/silicon-quantum-computing-pty-ltd/ https://www.sqc.com.au/About Anders Indset Anders Indset is the world’s leading business philosophers and the author of seven international bestsellers. With recent works such as Ex Machina – The God Experiment and The Singularity Paradox: Bridging the Gap Between Humanity and AI, his thought leadership has expanded far beyond economics and classical philosophy – earning him recognition from leading scientists and technologists, including prominent physicists. As the founder of tomorrowmensch, he invests in breakthrough science and technologies and convenes leading thinkers, investors, and entrepreneurs shaping the future. NEW BOOK The Quantum Economy https://andersindset.com/shop/The-Quantum-Economy-p803754261 https://andersindset.com/ https://tomorrowmensch.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/andersindset/ https://www.instagram.com/andersindset http://x.com/andersindset

  6. Apr 20

    What If Europe’s Biggest Weakness Becomes Its Advantage? | Tommaso Calarco

    Europe is often seen as strong in science but weak in execution. In quantum technology, this is starting to change. In this episode of The Quantum Economy Podcast, Anders Indset speaks with Prof. Tommaso Calarco, Director at Forschungszentrum Jülich and one of the key figures behind Europe’s Quantum Flagship. They discuss the current state of quantum technology in Europe, the global race with the US and China, and how Europe is moving from research into real-world deployment. Quantum systems are being deployed and tested in public infrastructure, supercomputing platforms, and communication networks across Europe. This episode covers: The future of quantum computing and quantum infrastructure in EuropeEurope’s role in the global quantum technology raceThe challenge of venture capital, scale-up funding, and deep tech investmentDifferent approaches to quantum computing, including neutral atoms, semiconductors, and NV centersHow quantum communication infrastructure is being developedWhy quantum can strengthen European collaboration and technological sovereigntyThe conversation also explores broader questions: How quantum systems influence our understanding of information, probability, and decision-makingThe role of education, quantum engineering, and interdisciplinary skillsHow quantum technologies and AI influence society and governanceA grounded and forward-looking conversation on quantum and Europe’s position in the next wave of technology innovation. About Tommaso Calarco https://www.fz-juelich.de/en/research/research-fields/information/quantum-technology/tommaso-calarco https://qt.eu/ About Anders Indset Anders Indset is the world’s leading business philosophers and the author of seven international bestsellers. With recent works such as Ex Machina – The God Experiment and The Singularity Paradox: Bridging the Gap Between Humanity and AI, his thought leadership has expanded far beyond economics and classical philosophy – earning him recognition from leading scientists and technologists, including prominent physicists. As the founder of tomorrowmensch, he invests in breakthrough science and technologies and convenes leading thinkers, investors, and entrepreneurs shaping the future. NEW BOOK The Quantum Economy https://andersindset.com/shop/The-Quantum-Economy-p803754261https://andersindset.com/ https://tomorrowmensch.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/andersindset/ https://www.instagram.com/andersindset http://x.com/andersindset

  7. Mar 23

    What Comes After The Internet? | Noel Goddard

    Most of the attention in quantum goes to computing. But there is another layer and it’s already being built. Quantum networking is already being tested on real telecom infrastructure from New York to Deutsche Telekom’s network in Berlin. In this episode of The Quantum Economy Podcast, Anders Indset speaks with Noel Goddard, CEO of Qunnect, about how quantum is being built, tested, and run in real infrastructure. They discuss what quantum networks actually are, how they differ from today’s internet, and why security is emerging as the first practical use case. The conversation also explores the technical challenges of building quantum infrastructure, the realities behind the hype, and what it takes to turn deep-tech research into deployable hardware. Looking ahead, Noel outlines a longer-term vision: connecting quantum computers, sensors, and data centers — and building the foundation for a new layer of the internet. A grounded and forward-looking conversation on quantum, infrastructure, and the future of information systems. About Noel Goddard https://www.linkedin.com/in/noel-goddard-b973225/ About Anders Indset Anders Indset is the world’s leading business philosophers and the author of seven international bestsellers. With recent works such as Ex Machina – The God Experiment and The Singularity Paradox: Bridging the Gap Between Humanity and AI, his thought leadership has expanded far beyond economics and classical philosophy – earning him recognition from leading scientists and technologists, including prominent physicists. As the founder of tomorrowmensch, he invests in breakthrough science and technologies and convenes leading thinkers, investors, and entrepreneurs shaping the future. NEW BOOK The Quantum Economy https://andersindset.com/shop/The-Quantum-Economy-p803754261 https://andersindset.com/ https://tomorrowmensch.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/andersindset/ https://www.instagram.com/andersindset http://x.com/andersindset

  8. Mar 16

    Who Will Control the Quantum Age? | Zeynep Korutürk

    In this episode of The Quantum Economy Podcast, Anders Indset speaks with Zeynep Korutürk, co-founder of Firgun Ventures and former Executive Director at Goldman Sachs, about the emerging investment landscape around quantum technologies. Zeynep shares her perspective on how the quantum ecosystem has evolved over the past decade – from a field with only a few dozen startups to a rapidly expanding global industry with hundreds of companies. The conversation explores why the biggest bottleneck today may not be scientific progress, but capital: many promising quantum startups struggle to secure the Series A and Series B funding needed to scale. Together, they discuss what it takes to invest in quantum technologies, how venture capital differs in a field rooted in physics rather than software, and why talent, engineering execution, and long-term vision are critical for identifying the future leaders of the industry.  The discussion also touches on geopolitics, the global race between the US, Europe, and China, the convergence of quantum computing with AI and biotechnology, and how investors should think about responsibility and long-term impact in technologies that could fundamentally reshape industries and economies. This episode is a deep dive into the intersection of quantum science, venture capital, and the future of technological progress. Episode breakdown: 00:00 Introduction 02:03 Quantum Investment Landscape 05:04 The Evolution of Quantum Technologies 07:52 Investment Strategies in Quantum 10:49 Talent Acquisition in Quantum Startups 13:38 Navigating Series A and B Funding Challenges 16:47 The Asymmetric Upside of Quantum Computing 19:32 Differences Between Quantum and Traditional VC 22:30 The Future of Quantum Exits and Acquisitions 25:38 Balancing Scientific Breakthroughs with Commercial Viability 28:30 Geopolitical Implications of Quantum Technology 31:27 Global Landscape of Quantum Technology 35:00 Sovereign Capital and Geopolitical Dynamics 38:10 Convergence of AI, Quantum, and Biotech 41:07 Investor Responsibilities in Quantum Development 44:09 Future of Quantum Technology and Market Dynamics 46:52 Rethinking Economic Structures in a Quantum Era 48:38 Predictions for Quantum's Future and Investment Strategies About Zeynep Korutürk https://www.linkedin.com/in/zeynepkoruturk/ About Anders Indset Anders Indset is the world’s leading business philosophers and the author of seven international bestsellers. With recent works such as Ex Machina – The God Experiment and The Singularity Paradox: Bridging the Gap Between Humanity and AI, his thought leadership has expanded far beyond economics and classical philosophy – earning him recognition from leading scientists and technologists, including prominent physicists. As the founder of tomorrowmensch, he invests in breakthrough science and technologies and convenes leading thinkers, investors, and entrepreneurs shaping the future. NEW BOOK: The Quantum Economy https://andersindset.com/shop/The-Quantum-Economy-p803754261 https://andersindset.com/ https://tomorrowmensch.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/andersindset/ https://www.instagram.com/andersindset http://x.com/andersindset

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The Quantum Economy Podcast is a series of conversations with leaders across quantum science, business, philosophy, and emerging technologies. Each episode brings together diverse perspectives to examine how exponential technologies, especially quantum computing, artificial intelligence, and biotechnology, contribute to core systems of human organization, including economics, governance, and scientific progress.

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  • Creator
    Anders Indset
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    37
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