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Quantum at a Music Festival: the Impact of an Exhibit about Quantum Science and Technologies on Festival Visitors
Vincent Koeman, Sanne Romp, Sanne J. W. Willems, Julia Cramer
https://arxiv.org/abs/2507.13010

Quantum at a Music Festival: the Impact of an Exhibit about Quantum Science and Technologies on Festival Visitors
Quantum technologies are seen as transformative, with a potential to revolutionize fields like drug discovery and machine learning. Public engagement is crucial to align these developments with societal needs and foster acceptance. This study measured the impact of an exhibit about quantum technologies at the 2024 Lowlands music festival (n = 812). Pre- and post-surveys assessed changes in attitude, concern, interest and subjective knowledge. Results showed an increase in subjective knowledge b…