In a distant future, a multitude of robotic species will populate our world. My reasoning is simple: if the human mind can conceive the idea of altering the composition of an object, and if there are nano-bots capable of effecting such alterations, then it follows that intelligent entities will emerge with the ability to transform the world around them with nano-bots. Either these entities will directly do so with their cognition or through some device similar to an input-output computer. This logical concept takes shape both in theory and, at some point in a future a realization. Presented here as a philosophy, of what I term: nano-realism.
Before the physical manifestation of a reality governed by nano-realism, there exist conceptual stages. We catch glimpses of nano-realism in the self-building capacities of robots, the groundbreaking technology of 3D printing, and the intricate processes of life at the cellular level. These serve as early indicators, offering a preview of a more advanced stage of technological achievement that is yet to be fully realized.
Among the existing competing technologies, mixed reality stands out, and its presence makes the feasibility of nano-reality less likely. This is primarily attributed to the less energy-efficient nature of using large amounts of nanotechnology to recreate objects compared to the energy efficiency offered by mixed reality. In the realm of design, purchase, and utilization, mixed reality proves to be a more resource-effective option than deploying swarms of nanobots to achieve similar outcomes. Despite existing in a domain devoid of physically tangible object manipulation, mixed reality is not only more cost-effective but also demands less developmental effort.
Within the framework of nano-realism, another noteworthy application of nanobots is in the domain of nano-ware. Nano-ware refers to nanotechnology intricately linked to one's biological components, essentially constituting a form of living micro-robotic technology. This innovative technology has the potential to replace organs, modify organ functions, and manipulate cellular mechanisms, introducing possibilities that have only been glimpsed within the scientific community. Nano-bots could serve as a sophisticated means to deliver drugs or chemicals precisely to organs and cells throughout the body.
The primary tenet of nano-realism posits the coexistence of nanobots with machine intelligence, while the secondary aspect envisions a future where humans, both present and future iterations, will seamlessly integrate and utilize both internal and external nanotechnology. Micro engineering, or nano-engineering is an academic discipline in most developed countries. You can find out more about Universities that offer degrees in this area of engineering: Nanotechnology_education
1000 years into the future:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MX79n1kjb58
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