Hype over novel quantum technologies has prompted discussion on the likely societal impacts of the sector. Calls to ensure the responsible development of quantum technologies are complicated by a lack of concrete case studies or real-world examples of irresponsible quantum. At this stage, responsible quantum faces a situation reminiscent of the Collingridge dilemma. In this dilemma, the moment in which discussion on societal risks and benefits can be most impactful is also the time when the least information is available. The flipside of this challenge is an opportunity to build processes for examining the public good of quantum before the trajectory (and potential problems) of the sector become “locked in”. Recent work in this space has argued that quantum researchers and innovators must work with society to address uncertainties and concerns. By engaging quantum stakeholders and understanding their perspectives on responsibility, this paper seeks to support this proposition and enable further dialogue on responsible development and use of quantum technologies.

对新型量子技术的炒作引发了对该行业可能产生的社会影响的讨论。由于缺乏具体的案例研究或不负责任的量子的真实例子，确保负责任地发展量子技术的呼吁变得复杂。在这个阶段，负责任的量子面临着一种让人想起科林里奇困境的情况。在这种困境中，关于社会风险和收益的讨论最有影响力的时刻也是可用信息最少的时刻。这一挑战的另一面是一个机会，可以在该行业的轨迹（和潜在问题）被“锁定”之前建立检查量子公共利益的流程。该领域的近期工作认为，量子研究人员和创新者必须与社会合作，以解决不确定性和担忧。