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General Science / Re: Why is nanotechnology controversial
« on: 12/10/2012 09:37:42 »
It is a very complex subject, but much of the fears relating to nano technology stem from Eric Drexler's comments about "grey goo".
As with other technologies, there are always fears about a worst case scenario - and for nano technology it is that practically invisible self replicating machines will eventually come to dominate everything, leaving a grey goo.
I think a more realistic fear is that of unintended consequences.
As with other technologies, there are always fears about a worst case scenario - and for nano technology it is that practically invisible self replicating machines will eventually come to dominate everything, leaving a grey goo.
I think a more realistic fear is that of unintended consequences.
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