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Kind of a hand-wavy solution here - don't worry about maintenance just invent a self replicating universal tool that is either perfectly recyclable or cheap eno
by collingreen 2y ago
Kind of a hand-wavy solution here - don't worry about maintenance just invent a self replicating universal tool that is either perfectly recyclable or cheap enough that we don't need to worry about their resource costs or cleanup. With that kind of tech nailed down pretty much ANY endeavor sounds very achievable (until the cheap startup version cuts one too many corners and the gray goo scenario begins I guess).
- Teever 2y agoBut isn't it just the natural progression of innovations like interchangeable parts and assembly line manufacturing? And isn't it already a thing that we're progressing to with increased industrial output and reduced labour requirements? This is where we're going, we just need an driver to push us to do it. Space exploration and resource extraction from the asteroid belt/moon to prevent the complete destruction of our environment seems to be as good a driver as any.