Unbounding the Future: The Nanotechnology RevolutionA comprehensive, easy-to-understand handbook that explains what nanotechnology is and how it will revolutionize life in the future. The world's leading expert in the field, Drexler also examines the spectacular accomplishments that might result from a breakthrough: elimination of disease and pollution. 20 illustrations. |
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... direction is also impossible . What does that leave forethought to do ? One of the most valuable tools has proved to be what is called scenario planning , in which dramatic , divergent stories of relevant futures are spun out ...
... direction is also impossible . What does that leave forethought to do ? One of the most valuable tools has proved to be what is called scenario planning , in which dramatic , divergent stories of relevant futures are spun out ...
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... directions are central . Researchers are already pouring effort into chemical synthesis , molecular engineer- ing , and related fields . The same amount of effort could produce more impressive results in molecular nanotechnology if a ...
... directions are central . Researchers are already pouring effort into chemical synthesis , molecular engineer- ing , and related fields . The same amount of effort could produce more impressive results in molecular nanotechnology if a ...
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... direction have an air of inevitability . As Bill DeGrado observes , " We really do have the tools . Experience has shown that when you have the analytic and synthetic tools to do things , in the end science goes ahead and does them ...
... direction have an air of inevitability . As Bill DeGrado observes , " We really do have the tools . Experience has shown that when you have the analytic and synthetic tools to do things , in the end science goes ahead and does them ...
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The Molecular World | 44 |
BottomUp Technology | 57 |
Paths Pioneers and Progress | 84 |
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