Democratization of quantum technologies

Abstract As quantum technologies (QT) advance, their potential impact on and relation with society has been developing into an important issue for exploration. In this paper, we investigate the topic of democratization in context QT, particularly computing. The paper contains three main sections. First, briefly introduce different theories democracy (participatory, representative, deliberative) how concept can be formulated respect to whether is taken as intrinsic or instrumental value. Second, give overview used QT field. Democratization mainly adopted by companies working computing a very narrow understanding concept. Third, explore various narratives counter-narratives concerning QT. Finally, general efforts such forms access, formation grassroot communities special interest groups, emerging culture manifesto writing, these located within democracy. conclusion, argue that although ongoing are necessary steps towards set technologies, they should not accepted sufficient democratized We more reflexivity responsiveness regarding actions actors field making underlying assumptions explicit, result better technology society.