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Nanotechnology, US Government, and Secrecy

Posted by Hemos on from the in-the-open-or-in-the-clear dept.

Glenn Reynolds has written an interesting, albiet a bit speculative, in regards to the role of the US Government in the possible quieting of nanotechnology research. As Gleen points out, there's some good pre-existing guidelines to research as well, from the Foresight Institute.

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  1. Misconception about nanobots by 2nd+Post! · · Score: 5, Informative

    Why do nanobots have to be metallic and reliant upon the whims of EM?

    Virii and bacterium have been doing fine for millions of years without caring about magnetics except where it was an advantage.

    Cheese and yogurt, as an example, are produced by the action of special natural nanobots that react and process milk into portable storable food products. Beer and wine, as well.

    Nothing says nanobots have to be metallic at all.

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