Beyond 0 and 1: An Intro to Quantum Computing

Two hours in Kohkando, a Kyoto machiya, on the question "why quantum computing, anyway?" The hosts are a couple — Prof. Tetsuya Onogi from Osaka University, and Yuka Onogi, a yoga teacher. He works the world from the side of particles. She works it from the side of breath.
They're people who handle the same world in two different languages.

The evening is built so that people whose work has nothing to do with quantum computing get more out of it, not less. No prior math is assumed. The aim isn't to leave able to compute with qubits, it's to leave with a usable mental map.
Tetsuya is happy to do the slides bilingually if non-Japanese speakers are in the room.

Topics:

• The difference between classical and quantum computers
• Why quantum mechanics has anything to do with computation in the first place
• The fields where quantum computing is expected to matter
• An entry point for getting your bearings on quantum computing

🕖 Flow of the evening
The two hours alternate between focused lecture time and short body-resetting intervals.

| Time | Content |
| ---- | ------- |
| 19:00–19:10 | Reception & opening |
| 19:10–19:35 | Lecture ① — quantum mechanics & quantum computing |
| 19:35–19:45 | Interval ① — tea |
| 19:45–20:10 | Lecture ② |
| 20:10–20:25 | Interval ② — yoga |
| 20:25–20:50 | Lecture ③ |
| 20:50–21:00 | Q&A and closing |

A few notes on the yoga:

• It's a beginner-friendly session.
• Not a workout — designed so you can take part seated or standing.
• Everyday clothes are fine; clothes you can move in are recommended.