State of the Future • 57 implied HN points • 16 Apr 25
- Light is much faster than electricity and creates less heat, which is great for computers. However, using light instead of electricity in all parts of computers is really hard to do.
- One big challenge is that we don't have good ways to store information using only light yet. Current storage methods wear out too quickly, making them less reliable.
- Companies are focusing more on using light for connecting computers instead of for thinking tasks. This shift allows them to sell products now while working on more complex uses in the future.