Now I wonder what are the implications of nanotechnology? Will we create an intelligence that will replace us? Can a machine be conscious? Or can a machine only be programmed?Nanobots running specific algorithms similar to biological celluar algorithms. The nanobots use raw material molecules, prode, manipulate, and assemble the molecule into a material composition. The material composition are assembled into a geometric shape. For example a mound of copper could be assembled into a door knob, for macro assembly. The end result could be a home created from molecules that nanobots assemble to build a more complex structure.
Nano technology will disrupt how medicene is delivered to patients. In the future, nanotechnology will come in the form of a patch. The patch will be applied to the skin of the patient, small nanomachines will release specific drugs into the blood of the patient, as needed. The patches will be computer assembled and disseminated.
Nano technology will be used too simulate celluar functionality. These nanobots will be used able to fix celluar damage, prevent disease, destroy cancer or defective cells, or provide barriers between host and foreign cells. For example, pig islets cells contained within a protective nanocell allow glucose into the cell, produce insulin which is small enough to pass outside the cell, and block incoming antibodies that cell the pig islet cells. Nano technology can be used to deliver chemicals to cancerous cells. The nano cell adheres to the cancer cell wall, dissolves, and releases its chemicals into the cell.
Self replicating machines called nanobots. Machines will improve material compositions, organize these materials to provide specific functionality, sequence the functionality to solve a particular problem, and perfect through connected feedback. Fabrication will increase as more effective and innovative fabrication machines are built. Plastic circuits will decrease cost and increase usability. The circuit logic will blend with the print industry meaning that logic will be more distributable. The more distributable and connected the logic, the more adaptive the machine. New software interfaces will be able to query specific circuit logic, print the circuit logic, and connect the circuit logic to the fabricated device.
A new emerging class of engineers will be heavily sought after. These engineers will have knowledge in molecular biology, computer science, material science, architectural design, mechanical processing, and robotics.
D. Nishimoto
It is very difficult to predict where the discoveries of nanotechnology will take the species. Will it help liberate mankind? Destroy mankind? Replace mankind?
What is your take on this upcoming technological revolution?