Lighter computers and lighter sensors would let you have more function in a given weight, which is very important if you are launching things into space, and you have to pay by the pound to put things there. Ralph Merkle computerfunctionimportant share on social
If you look at the various strategies available for dealing with a new technology, sticking your head in the sand is not the most plausible strategy. Ralph Merkle dealheadplausible Change image and share on social
The laws of physics should allow us to arrange things molecule by molecule and even atom by atom, and at some point it was inevitable that we would develop a technology that would let us do this. Ralph Merkle arrangeatomdevelop Change image and share on social
If we attempt to block the development of new technology, we effectively have ensured that the most responsible parties will not develop them. Ralph Merkle attemptblockdevelop Change image and share on social
There are certain things that are inherently scarce. For example, there is only a certain amount of beachfront property in California. It is going to be scarce, it is going to be expensive. Ralph Merkle amountbeachfrontcalifornia Change image and share on social
A potato can grow quite easily on a very small plot of land. With molecular manufacturing, we'll be able to have distributed manufacturing, which will permit manufacturing at the site using technologies that are low-cost and easily available. Ralph Merkle costdistributeeasily share on social
Machines built by human beings they will function correctly if we provide them with a very specific environment. But if that environment is changed, they won't function at all. Ralph Merkle beingbuildchange Change image and share on social
One of the concepts essential to molecular manufacturing is that of a self-replicating manufacturing system. That concept has lagged behind in its acceptance. Ralph Merkle acceptanceconceptessential Change image and share on social
The new technologies that we see coming will have major benefits that will greatly alleviate human suffering. Ralph Merkle alleviatebenefitcome Change image and share on social
If you look at the human condition today, not everyone is well fed, has access to good medical care, or the physical basics that provide for a healthy and a happy life. Ralph Merkle accessbasiccare Change image and share on social
