How Close Is Real Nanotechnology?
How close are we to real nanotechnology? A science writer ask four nano pioneers, including K. Eric Dexler (”progress is accelerating”) and Ralph Merkle (”the exponential trends continue to be exponential”). Both men are acknowledged in Neal Stephenson’s “The Diamond Age,” but we’re now seeing real progress with large-scale 3D DNA integrated with diamond nanorods.
Though we don’t have Star Trek replicators yet, the article lists some surprising recent nano developments (including artificial tissue and nanoparticle sheets). And the four scientists are ultimately envisioning nano-miracles including targeteted cancer therapies, super-efficient solar cells, high-density computer memory chips and even responsive “smart” materials.”
“The exponential trends continue to be exponential…”
