Talk Series: Quantum meets society #1
This talk is hosted in Danish.
Quantum revolution 2.0 is looming, and it could change our society in ways we don't understand. Quantum computers, quantum mechanics and quantum communication are often presented as solutions to society's biggest challenges - green transition, health, security, etc. Currently, physicists, mathematicians and computer scientists are working intensively to develop the world's first fully functional quantum computer. The potential is enormous, but what actually happens when quantum technology meets society?
What is quantum, and what will the relationship between quantum technology, people and societies be like? How will it affect international politics and security? And can we even regulate a limitless and abstract quantum technology?
In this conversation series, quantum scientists and social scientists from the University of Copenhagen meet to explore potentials, challenges and missing links in intersection between quantum technology and society. The format is a curious armchair conversation - and there will be no such thing as "stupid questions".
The talk of the day
How does society understand and engage with quantum technology?
Matthias Christandl (professor of mathematics and quantum information) meets Rebecca Adler-Nissen (professor of international politics).
In the first talk of the series, we explore quantum technology in a societal context; What exactly is quantum? And how can we expect society to relate to the new quantum technologies?
Introduction by Vice President David Dreyer Lassen.
Registration is required: Register here
We offer coffee and croissants from 8.30-8.45.
Kristian Søby Kristensen, head of the Center for Military Studies and Rebecca Adler-Nissen, director of strategic partnerships, Social Data Science (SODAS), will introduce the conversation.
The talk series is organized by SODAS, Center for Military Studies & the Department of Political Science in collaboration with the UCPH Quantum Hub.
Matthias Christandl
is a Professor at the Department of Mathematical Sciences (University of Copenhagen), Center Leader of the Quantum for Life Center funded by the Novo Nordisk Foundation and co-PI of the VILLUM Foundation research centre QMATH, the Centre for the Mathematics of Quantum Theory. He is also head of UCPH Quantum Hub, a cross-departmental and cross-faculty collaborative initiative.
Rebecca Adler-Nissen
Is a researcher in international politics, diplomacy, digital technologies and the EU. Currently focusing on the relationship between confidential international negotiations, the public and social media.
Rebecca Adler-Nissen leads the ERC-funded research project DIPLOFACE and the research group Digital Disinformation, which is supported by the Carlsberg Foundation. She is director of strategic partnerships at Social Data Science (SODAS) at the Faculty of Social Sciences and is the recipient of the EliteForsk award in 2019.