We won't* fully correctly emulate a single human cell using deterministic computers in any reasonable timeframe. Even if we had a fully characterized model of

We won't* fully correctly emulate a single human cell using deterministic computers in any reasonable timeframe. Even if we had a fully characterized model of a healthy cell, what mechanism would we then use to prevent/eliminate cancers? You still have to get something in there in order to kill the cancerous tissue, whether it's drug-based, mechanical, or radioactive. Claiming that attempting prevention/treatment is futile until a probably-not-in-our-lifetime goal is achieved is defeatist at the highest level. *: Before responding, read the still-highly-relevant: http://www.andersonlocalization.com/pdf/more_is_different.pdf http://www.andersonlocalization.com/pdf/more_is_different.pd...