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Now, I haven't written a blog in quite a long time since all I've done up until now is just post memes (Worth it) but I decided to relieve some stress from my upcoming examinations about something I can completely geek out on.

BEFORE YOU LEAVE

Now I know this may seem like a completely boring topic that might have nothing to do with the anime industry, but trust me, it's something worth reading despite me having no skill at writing blogs XD, I can't keep you excited or anything but I can give you some pretty interesting information.

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What is Quantum Computing?

Now in computers that you see today, data is represented in bits which is basically 0's and 1's (On & Off). These 0's and 1's are what ultimately represent the data you see on output devices such as screens and monitors, the data you store, what you type, multimedia, etc. Basically everything for a computer is either a 0 or a 1. Now how these are represented are through transistors, these transistors represent the value 1 when on, meaning there is current flowing through them or 0 when vice-versa. So because of the way this system is, computers can only perform logical tasks such as mathematical formulas, sending and recovering of information, basically all the things that are possible today. Now unlike computing in binary, quantum computing is done using something known as qubits which isn't something I can explain properly, but all I can say is that this 2 state mechanical system can be at the scale of the polarisation of a single photon (It got super nerdy, I know XD). In "human terms" XD, basically all the computing processes are done at a level tinier than atoms.

Now qubits, unlike bits, can be both 0's and 1's at the same time. This means that computing time is cut down as a result of bypassing the process of elimination that standard computers do.

Translation XD - when a computer performs a certain task, it repeatedly asks itself whether the answer is true or false thus the process of elimination, after all that when it comes to a conclusion the answer will end up either as true or false, qubits on the other hand can reach a conclusion that you would not expect since unlike binary, it is not predictable. Basically, quantum computers have a mind of their own in a way. Though computing speed can be increased by a thousand times, quantum computing may not give the answers you'd usually expect from a normal computer unless manipulated to.

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Why is it important then?

Now you might ask, if we can't predict what a result might be through the process quantum computing, what's the use? Well, if you were to make a decision between two or more things, usually you'd state logical reasons as to why you'd end up at a certain conclusion, but sometimes, various different factors influence to make a choice you would not expect yourself to and make that decision despite the logical reasons you had, in other words, free will. Certain tasks can not always be made through logical reasonings, like whether something looks important to someone, or whether it is ethical to do something and most importantly, making decisions based on emotions.

Thus, you might have guessed already, but one of the main reasons for quantum computing is for Artificial Intelligence, machines that make decisions without the need of logic, as long as they know how to do so, they have a choice to do so.

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Quantum Computing and The Anime Industry

Now I might get a little too fanatical or maybe even dark, but these are a few things I believe that could arise through the spread of Quantum Computing.

•Androids

Now when you think AI, you think about Androids, after all, how many anime are there with characters that are mechanical robots who look like humans and may or may not have emotions.

Imagine a world, where your day to day life consists of both humans and androids, where it's normal for a cashier at the grocery store to be an android, human and android couples, family's consisting of both humans and androids. With quantum computing these android will be able to learn, adapt to their surroundings, feel emotions, make decisions and be almost identical to a human being, you probably might not be able to make a difference.

Now how does this apply to the anime industry? Well for starters, these androids do not necessarily have to look like humans, they can be mascots representing a character from a certain anime, basically the anime industry will use them as a certain form of an advertisement. Emotionally having viewers attached to a machine can prove to be a good way to appeal an anime to the public.

•The Ultimate Vocaloid XD

Okay, I'll brighten things up a bit XD. Now all of you know what a Vocaloid is, a software that can turn certain commands into melodies and sing lyrics that they are told to. These Vocaloids could become physical characters as androids and end up as real life idols. This time, that Hatsune miku concert won't just be a hologram anymore.

•An alternative to produce more for less

Now finally, those working in the anime industry can also be replaced by machines programmed through Quantum Computing to have a quicker and cheaper production process. Now the main goal of a business is to produce products at an equilibrium price and supply.

Now by having machines that can learn how to draw, learn how to voice act or even learn how to manage an entire company, I don't think humans would be needed anymore. Now there obviously would be humans working in order to teach and look out for these machines but the majority of these business may turn capital intensive. As a result, this will increase the amount of anime produced, cut down on the production time and any other forms of waste and overall become a much more advantageous alternative for production companies.

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Whew

Well that's pretty much it, hope I didn't mess up anywhere, I wrote all of this at 3am. Shit, I've got school in 5 hours XD.

Well anyways, I just have one question for you guys.

What would you do if your daily life consisted of both humans and androids?

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Well anyways, Thanks for reading!

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