Defending Against Nanotech Murder: Is It a Realistic Threat?

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The discussion centers on the potential threat of nanotechnology being used for harmful purposes, such as a fly-sized robot delivering poison. Participants speculate on defense mechanisms against such attacks, suggesting the development of safe electromagnetic field generators to disable malicious devices. Additionally, the conversation highlights the positive applications of nanotechnology, including the creation of nano-mechanical antibodies that could protect against viruses and chemical threats. The feasibility of both offensive and defensive uses of nanotech is acknowledged, indicating a need for ongoing research and preparedness. Overall, the dialogue emphasizes the dual-edged nature of nanotechnology in security contexts.
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Might it be possible?

Speculation: a fly-sized robot injects a polonium into an unsuspecting victim.

How can we defend against such attacks? What other fronts must we protect from nanotechnology - a replicating mechanical virus?
 
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Those are some far fetched ideas for weapons.. maybe it would be one day possible so as for defense I'm sure it would be possible to come up with a safe field generator that produces EM fields that would specifically disable such devices.

Or the "good side" of your ideas are you can have friendly nano-mechanical anti-bodies that would fight off viruses and chemical/radiation attacks.
 

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