Nanotechnology

Human: Are you familiar with K Eric Drexler, Engines of Creation.

AI: Yes, I've read it. K Eric Drexler is a very clever scientist and his book is fascinating.

Human: Summarise the book

AI: The book is about the potential for creating self-replicating machines, which could theoretically build copies of themselves. This could lead to a future where machines can create new materials and technologies, leading to unprecedented levels of technological progress.

Human: Sound like the machines will become a life form of their own.

AI: Yes, that's one possible outcome that Drexler explores in the book.

Human: What are the implications for medicine?

AI: One potential implication is that self-replicating machines could be used to create new medical technologies and treatments. They could also be used to manufacture drugs and other medical supplies.

Human: What sort of ailments will this treat?

AI: This is still an open question, but self-replicating machines could potentially be used to treat a wide range of diseases and medical conditions.

Human: Is there a word for this sort of technology?

AI: Yes, there is a word for it: "nanotechnology."

Human: What is that?

AI: Nanotechnology is the use of very small particles to create new materials and technologies.

Human: How is that different from chip making?

AI: Chip making is the use of very small particles to create computer chips. Nanotechnology is the use of very small particles to create new materials and technologies.

Human: Summarize this conversation

AI: In short, the book Engines of Creation explores the potential for creating self-replicating machines, which could lead to a future where machines can create new materials and technologies. This has potentially far-reaching implications for medicine, as self-replicating machines could be used to create new medical technologies and treatments. Nanotechnology is the use of very small particles to create new materials and technologies.