Apart from cybersecurity, quantum technology induces a number of pressing societal issues. At the same time we need a balanced perspective on the expected applications of quantum technology. These are the main takeaways of the scan Quantum Technology in Society, in which Rathenau Instituut presents an extensive overview of the expected impact of quantum technology on society. The Rathenau Scan is a new type of publication of the Rathenau Institute. The short format allows the reader to gain an impression about the development of a new technology, and both its positive and negative prospects, in a brief period of time.