Talk Series: Quantum meets society #2
This talk is hosted in English.
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 will quantum technologies affect international politics and security?
Gemma C. Solomon (professor in chemistry) meets Ole Wæver (professor of international politics).
In the second talk of the series, we explore the challenges and opportunities of quantum technology related to international politics and security.
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 talk.
The talk series is organized by SODAS, Center for Military Studies & the Department of Political Science in collaboration with the UCPH Quantum Hub.
Gemma Clare Solomon Larsen
is a professor at the Department of Chemistry at the University of Copenhagen and among the world's leading researchers in the field of quantum interference. Together with her research team, she has, via advanced calculations, made ground-breaking discoveries in the field of destructive quantum interference, where you can 'turn off' an electric current with the help of individual molecules.
Ole Wæver
is professor of international politics at the Department of Political Science at the University of Copenhagen and founder of the research centers CAST (Centre for Advanced Security Theory, head 2008-2013) and CRIC (Research Center for the resolution of international conflicts, center head 2013-). Internationally, he is particularly known for creating the security theoretical concept "securitization" and as one of the originators of the so-called "Copenhagen School" in research into international politics.