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I feel like the singularity will be achieved by ultra-rich pursuing longevity science and essentially making themselves human-machine organisms comprised of nan
by dpflan 3y ago
I feel like the singularity will be achieved by ultra-rich pursuing longevity science and essentially making themselves human-machine organisms comprised of nano-bots and a brain until all is replaced with always upgradeable materials to ensure longest longevity.
- CommanderData 3y agoWhen we get to true nanoscale bots or even the size that can traverse all vascular systems of all size, carry drug payloads with targeted delivery and perform micro surgery, being self powered and able to communicate. I think I'll celebrate but we're far far away from that reality. Last I checked, we have nano medicine with targeted delivery with limited success. I think some of these made it to market.
- ftxbro 3y ago> I feel like the singularity will be achieved by ultra-rich It will trickle down though right like a rising tide lifts all boats
- Jeff_Brown 3y ago"trickle down like a rising tide" is the greatest mixed metaphor I have ever heard.
- ChatGTP 3y agoExcept if there is any sign of inflation, then you can go to hell.
- moffkalast 3y agoMore like a rising tide floods the streets and causes billions in property damage.
- bilbo0s 3y agoYou guys are pretty optimistic, and I admire you for it. I want to be like you. My first thought went to assassin nanytes that could be delivered in target's tea, target's swimming pool or spa, target's shower or bath, or even the rain if you're clever enough about it. They have to work out locomotion, but I'm sure they've got some bright people working on that already in most of the world's intelligence services. These kinds of devices would have the benefit of deniability, rendering attribution virtually impossible. And their delivery would involve far less risk and danger. Pretty sure we can all envision a multi modal version 20 years from now, making delivery trivial and zero risk. I hope you guys are right though, and we use it as a medicine rather than a weapon. My gut just tells me we'll develop it as both, and the weapon will be far more effective.
- vesinisa 3y agoHold your horses. Calling these devices "bots" is a bit of a stretch: > The team makes its microrobots out of materials called biocompatible polymers using a technology similar to 3D printing. The machines look a bit like small rockets and come complete with three tiny fins. They also include a little something extra: Each of the robots carries a small bubble of trapped air, similar to what happens when you dunk a glass upside-down in water. If you expose the machines to an acoustic field, like the kind used in ultrasound, the bubbles will begin to vibrate wildly, pushing water away and shooting the robots forward. So it's essentially a small device that can be pushed around by an external field rather than an actual autonomous robot. But a tiny bot sure sounds more exciting than "remote-controllable dust".
- hammock 3y agoWho said autonomous? A robotic arm in a factory is also "a device that can be pushed around by an external field"