An unprecedented long-form discussion with Professor Mikhail Lukin, co-director of the Harvard-MIT Center for Ultracold Atoms and a leading figure in quantum optics and quantum information science. Fresh off an impressive result in the race for useful quantum computing, Misha discusses the origins of quantum computing, cold atom physics and his journey to his current role at Harvard. We also cover exciting details of the latest Lukin lab breakthrough in neutral atom computing and quantum error correction.