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Sep 8, 2026 32 min

Quantum computing is closer than you think | Michael Brett

from Design This Day Hosted by Teague

Devin speaks to Michael Brett, a quantum computing lead at Amazon Web Services (AWS) to dig into the remarkable potential of quantum – and the current struggles getting in its way. Michael shares that quantum computing is no longer a far-off promise, it’s here. So how is it going to shape our world, and what intractable problems will it solve first? Michael explains that the current problem is scarcity – and the solution is in design thinking, and learning which problems to prioritize. He and Devin dig into the issue of quantum error correction, which is on its way to being solved. Michael reveals that AWS is so confident, they’ve recently announced a fault-tolerant quantum computer, accessible to users by as early as 2028. Time Stamps: 1:40 Real world quantum applications 7:16 AWS customers using quantum today 14:09 The first no fault quantum computer 16:25 First quantum use cases 21:55 How cities use quantum 23:15 What’s holding quantum back now 30:11 Lightning round Links Devin Liddell on LinkedIn Michael Brett Teague About the Host: Futurist Devin Liddell Devin Liddell is the Principal Futurist at Teague. With over two decades of experience in innovation and design strategy, Devin has worked with industry giants like Boeing, Intel, and Nike, helping organizations anticipate changes across both near- and far-term horizons to create their preferred futures. Devin is a frequent contributor to Fast Company. Get in Touch Have a complex problem that needs solving? Have a great guest or topic idea? We want to hear from you. Visit us at teague.com or send us an email at [email protected]

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  1. 1:40 Real world quantum applications
  2. 7:16 AWS customers using quantum today
  3. 14:09 The first no fault quantum computer
  4. 16:25 First quantum use cases
  5. 21:55 How cities use quantum
  6. 23:15 What’s holding quantum back now
  7. 30:11 Lightning round

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