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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Page 110
... problems . They will either learn to think like engineers and work in teams , or they will be eclipsed by colleagues who do . ARE THESE PROBLEMS PREVENTING ADVANCES ? With all these problems 110 UNBOUNDING THE FUTURE.
... problems . They will either learn to think like engineers and work in teams , or they will be eclipsed by colleagues who do . ARE THESE PROBLEMS PREVENTING ADVANCES ? With all these problems 110 UNBOUNDING THE FUTURE.
Page 231
... PROBLEMS Every time a technology solves a problem , it creates new problems . This doesn't mean that the change is neutral , or for the worse , of course . The Salk and Sabin vaccines for polio virtually destroyed the iron - lung ...
... PROBLEMS Every time a technology solves a problem , it creates new problems . This doesn't mean that the change is neutral , or for the worse , of course . The Salk and Sabin vaccines for polio virtually destroyed the iron - lung ...
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... problems is so limited that it must be used carefully , not squandered on problems that are trivial or illusory . Part of our aim in this chapter is to help sort out the issues raised by nanotechnology so that attention can be focused ...
... problems is so limited that it must be used carefully , not squandered on problems that are trivial or illusory . Part of our aim in this chapter is to help sort out the issues raised by nanotechnology so that attention can be focused ...
Contents
The Molecular World | 44 |
BottomUp Technology | 57 |
Paths Pioneers and Progress | 84 |
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