---
id: 65fdce67e652825776635f7e
title: "Dialogue 3: Talking about Quantum Computing"
challengeType: 21
dashedName: dialogue-3-talking-about-quantum-computing
lang: en-US
---

# --description--

Watch the video below to understand the context of the upcoming lessons.

# --assignment--

Watch the video.

# --scene--

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      "filename": "4.2-3.mp3",
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        "text": "Sarah, have you heard about quantum computing?",
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      }
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        "text": "I just heard about it for the first time.",
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        "text": "I know a little. Quantum computing uses special computers",
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        "text": "to perform calculations extremely quickly.",
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        "text": "That's cool. But what can it do besides calculating things?",
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      }
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      "startTime": 16.6,
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        "text": "Well, it's not just for one thing.",
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        "text": "Quantum computers can also help scientists with research.",
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        "text": "They're useful for studying things like molecules and drugs.",
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        "text": "They can help people invent new medicines.",
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        "text": "Some people also use Quantum Computing",
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        "text": "for protecting information with encryption.",
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        "text": "Wow, that's amazing!",
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        "text": "Is it hard to understand how Quantum Computers work?",
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        "text": "They may seem complicated, but there are lots of simple videos",
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        "text": "that can help you understand the basic ideas.",
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      }
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```
