Quantum computing is a form of computing based on the principles of quantum mechanics. Quantum computing promises to revolutionise society through technological solutions to previously unsolvable problems or by enhancing the capacities of current computational technologies. Additionally, quantum computing has the potential to revolutionise the humanities and social sciences. We denote the study of these changes as “quantum humanities”, whose study focuses on the potential of quantum computing. This paper proposes a research programme for quantum humanities, which includes the application of quantum algorithms to humanities research, reflection on the methods and techniques of quantum computing and evaluation of its potential societal implications. Moreover, we argue that, foundationally, quantum mechanics has serious implications for the ways in which data and information are used to produce seemingly objective technologies. Thus, quantum computing is a nexus for the study of knowledge itself. This research programme aims to define the field of quantum humanities and to establish it as a meaningful part of the humanities and social sciences.

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介绍量子人文研究项目：理论意义

量子计算是一种基于量子力学原理的计算形式。量子计算有望通过技术解决以前无法解决的问题或增强当前计算技术的能力来彻底改变社会。此外，量子计算有可能彻底改变人文和社会科学。我们将这些变化的研究称为“量子人文”，其研究重点是量子计算的潜力。本文提出了量子人文研究计划，包括量子算法在人文研究中的应用、对量子计算方法和技术的反思以及对其潜在社会影响的评估。此外，我们认为，从根本上讲，量子力学对数据和信息用于产生看似客观的技术的方式具有严重影响。因此，量子计算是知识本身研究的纽带。该研究计划旨在定义量子人文领域，并将其确立为人文和社会科学的一个有意义的部分。