From the - the world might actually get better - department, it seems we're quite close to the first really useful quantum computer https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-04-06/quantum-computing-startup-raises-215-million-for-faster-device

This type of machine could change our ability to feed a growing population, combat climate change, and, yes, come up with new medicines

One of the people behind it is the illegitimate grandson of Erwin Schrödinger, who apparently had quite the vigorous sex life. Beyond his wife and mistress, Schrödinger impregnated his maid and then sent her to Australia to avoid scandal at home

Decades later, his grandson achieved major breakthroughs in the field of quantum photonics and has helped make a computer that runs on light

If PsiQuantum can do what it says, its quantum computer will be incredibly far ahead of rival efforts from the likes of Google and IBM