Comment by fnands

I was actually reading his blog again last night (after chatting with a friend about QQ), and he has a follow up post, titled: "Quantum Investment Bros: Have you no shame?"

Relevant quote:

> It’s like this: if you think quantum computers able to break 2048-bit cryptography within 3-5 years are a near-certainty, then I’d say your confidence is unwarranted. If you think such quantum computers, once built, will also quickly revolutionize optimization and machine learning and finance and countless other domains beyond quantum simulation and cryptanalysis—then I’d say that more likely than not, an unscrupulous person has lied to you about our current understanding of quantum algorithms.

And:

> In any case, the main reason I made my remark was just to tee up the wisecrack about whether I’m not sure if there’ll be a 2028 US presidential election.

So I would be careful posting those quotes without context, it makes Scott angry.