Entry Of Mars Into A Quantum World

A Look At The Future Of Technological Warfare

Abhishek Kothari
8 min readDec 23, 2018
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In string theory, all particles are vibrations on a tiny rubber band; physics is the harmonies on the string; chemistry is the melodies we play on vibrating strings; the universe is a symphony of strings, and the ‘Mind of God’ is cosmic music resonating in 11-dimensional hyperspace — Michio Kaku

The word ‘Warfare’ sounds ominous. In reality, it is a race to obtain and maintain technological superiority. After nuclear deterrence, warfare turned economic. With the advance of the internet, cyber warfare became the next frontier. The wars of the future will use Artificial Intelligence, Nanotechnology, Quantum computing and vast troves of data. In other words, Mars (the god of war) is entering a quantum world. The war of the future will be literally played at the subatomic and genetic level. Thus, it will be defined by our capability to understand and manipulate physical qubits and biological genes.

After World War II, war, over time, has become more subtle, less visible but more sinister. This article traces the historical developments in warfare and maps out a likely…

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Abhishek Kothari

Futurist@The Intersection of Finance, Tech & Humanity. Stories of a Global Language: “Money”. Contributor @ Startup Grind, HackerNoon, HBR