How quantum computing escapes the maze

July 1, 2026Open Access

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This research examines how Microsoft constructs and legitimizes technological maturity claims in quantum computing through narratives.
Analyzed three documents from Microsoft using practice-oriented document analysis according to Asdal and Reinertsen (2022).
Identified key factors contributing to narrative dependency, including physical inaccessibility and technical specialization.
Connected narrative dependency with various theoretical frameworks in science and technology studies (STS).
Technological maturity is revealed as a narrative achievement rather than an objective property.
Generated significant implications in terms of investments, political attention, and public legitimacy.
Demonstrated that insider-produced narratives are the primary resource for external observers to understand technological developments.

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A theoretical and empirical analysis reveals how narratives shape perceptions in quantum computing technology.

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