Why people recommend it
Quantum Supremacy by Michio Kaku is a forward-looking book that examines the revolutionary potential of quantum computing and its capacity to solve complex physical problems. The author discussed the work extensively during an appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience, explaining that after writing his previous book, The God Equation, he was inspired to write Quantum Supremacy because calculating advanced theories like string theory may ultimately require the immense processing power of a quantum computer. On an episode of StarTalk Radio, Neil deGrasse Tyson introduced Michio Kaku as a distinguished theoretical physicist, best-selling author, and futurist, focusing their conversation on the technological breakthroughs detailed in Quantum Supremacy: How the Quantum Revolution Will Change Everything. Tyson humorously noted that the aggressive title sounded like the physicist was preparing for a fight, while repeatedly emphasizing that the core themes of the episode aligned directly with the book's exploration of modern computer capabilities. Across these appearances, the discussions underscored Kaku's ability to make cutting-edge computer science accessible and engaging to broad audiences interested in the future of technology.
Who recommended it
Mentioned on the show without a named speaker — 3
“He's a theoretical physicist, best-selling author, futurist, and his most recent book is called Quantum Supremacy: How the Quantum Revolution Will Change Everything.”
“That's why it's called Quantum Supremacy; what we're now talking about is computers.”
“That's why it's called Quantum Supremacy; what we're now talking about is computers. That's the name of your book, Quantum Supremacy! This sounds like you're ready for a fight.”
Other mentions (3: passing, ad reads, own books)
“I love reading I mean I haven't read about black holes in a really long time since uh I think a michio kaku book that I had”
“so that's why I decided to write this book Quantum Supremacy because it may eventually take a quantum computer to calculate with what is called string theory”
“yeah the book is called Quantum Supremacy now what is that Quantum Supremacy is a time when quantum computers exceeded the power of a supercomputer on certain very specified problems”