Imagined Future Scenarios
Quantum Computing, Possible Futures, Long Term (5 - 10 years)
Scenario Generated from 'Banks can’t wait for quantum advantage to start preparing for the quantum age' - Retailbankerinternational.com
Future Arc and Implications
Grow Arc
Social Impact: Increased wealth disparity due to concentrated access to quantum finance, widening the gap between the rich and poor.
Technological Impact: Rapid advancement in quantum computing hardware and algorithms fuels innovations across various sectors.
Ecological Impact: Increased energy consumption from quantum data centers exacerbates climate change.
Economic Impact: Unprecedented economic growth driven by optimized financial markets and new industries leveraging quantum computing.
Political Impact: Global competition intensifies as nations struggle for dominance in quantum technology, leading to new geopolitical alliances.
Narrative: Quantum finance drives exponential economic growth, but exacerbates inequality and environmental strain.
Collapse Arc
Social Impact: Widespread societal unrest due to financial instability and lack of equitable access to quantum technologies.
Technological Impact: Quantum computing infrastructure becomes vulnerable to cyberattacks, causing widespread financial chaos.
Ecological Impact: Unsustainable energy consumption associated with quantum computing contributes to ecological collapse.
Economic Impact: Global financial meltdown triggered by unforeseen vulnerabilities in quantum-powered financial models.
Political Impact: National sovereignty and international order collapse amidst widespread economic and societal breakdown.
Narrative: Uncontrolled quantum finance leads to systemic failure, triggering a global economic and social collapse.
Discipline Arc
Social Impact: Strict regulation and oversight of quantum finance increase stability but limit individual freedom and innovation.
Technological Impact: Development of quantum computing is strictly controlled and prioritized for societal benefit.
Ecological Impact: Sustainable energy sources power quantum computers minimizing environmental impact.
Economic Impact: Stable, centrally-planned economic growth powered by efficient utilization of quantum finance.
Political Impact: Strong global governance structures control and regulate the development and deployment of quantum technologies.
Narrative: A global regulatory body manages quantum finance, prioritizing stability and equitable resource distribution.
Transform Arc
Social Impact: Emergence of new economic models prioritizing social equity and sustainability, powered by hyper-efficient quantum finance.
Technological Impact: Quantum computing fuels breakthroughs in materials science and energy, leading to a post-scarcity economy.
Ecological Impact: Quantum technologies contribute to environmental remediation and resource management, resulting in planetary healing.
Economic Impact: Decentralized and equitable economic system emerges, powered by transparent and efficient quantum-driven financial models.
Political Impact: Global systems shift towards cooperation, driven by a shared understanding of our interconnectedness fostering planetary citizenship.
Narrative: Quantum finance catalyzes a societal shift towards ecological consciousness and equitable resource management.
