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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... means one - billionth of some- thing , as in nanometer and nanosecond , which are typical units of size and time in the world of molecular manufacturing . When you see it tacked onto the name of an object , it means that the object is ...
... means one - billionth of some- thing , as in nanometer and nanosecond , which are typical units of size and time in the world of molecular manufacturing . When you see it tacked onto the name of an object , it means that the object is ...
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... means , " These new technologies could easily do far more harm than good , " then there is no argument , because no one seems to disagree . If this means , " These new technologies will certainly do more harm than good , " then we ...
... means , " These new technologies could easily do far more harm than good , " then there is no argument , because no one seems to disagree . If this means , " These new technologies will certainly do more harm than good , " then we ...
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... means grappling with myriad decisions regarding which applications are beneficial and which harmful in such complex areas as medicine , the economy , and the environment . It means making such happy choices as which of sev- eral good ...
... means grappling with myriad decisions regarding which applications are beneficial and which harmful in such complex areas as medicine , the economy , and the environment . It means making such happy choices as which of sev- eral good ...
Contents
The Molecular World | 44 |
BottomUp Technology | 57 |
Paths Pioneers and Progress | 84 |
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