If quantum sensing comes before quantum computing why are companies funding computing?

[MurkyVoyager]

Sensing has faster timeline than computing but everyone talks about quantum computers. Why are venture and governments investing billions in computing if sensing is closer?

[NightOwl94]

Hype matters. Quantum computing is science fiction. Breaks encryption solves impossible problems. That story attracts capital and public attention way more than improved clocks

[Always_David72]

The market size is different. Quantum computing addressable market is massive potentially replacing all computing. Quantum sensing is narrower application. Economics favor computing investment