MOLECULAR NANOTECHNOLOGY

and the Singularity

Many people have the notion that once we have built the first assembler nanobot and a system to give it instructions that apocalyptic nanoweapons or nano accidents will soon follow. This is highly unlikely due to the fact that self-replication in an uncontrolled environment is going to be very difficult to do on purpose and just about impossible inadvertently. Industrial nanomanufacturing will put an end to poverty and all material want. Nanobots will clean the air, land, and sea. Nanotechnology will give us a defensive capability against bio-engineered super-viruses from which we are presently defenseless.

A replicator in every home. By Michael Haislip
Transhuman Institute president Michael Haislip discusses the economic impact of nanotech-based replication. Focusing on the business side of the scenario, he comes to several startling conclusions. Also, he forecasts several new industries that will arise in this "Molecular Economy."

Future of Nanotechnology. By Mike Deering
Mature molecular nanotechnology is the endpoint of a long history of miniaturization of mechanical and electrical systems.

Substrate and Scaffolding Method. By Mike Deering
Some of the problems of free roaming assembler nanobots are power supply, communication, and knowing exactly where it is in three dimensions.

Proposed Guidelines for Nanotech Safety. By Mike Deering
One proposal for limiting the proliferation and use of dangerous nanotechnology.

Nanotechnology Now
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