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What do you think besides nanotech will become the next science breakthrough?
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Originally posted by Greg Bernhardt
What do you think besides nanotech will become the next science breakthrough?
Originally posted by Mentat
The discovery of the T.O.E.
Like Prof. Kaku has mentioned numerous times in his books (particularly in Visions), discovering the theory of everything will finally move us from learning the rules of the Universe to mastering them.
Michio Kaku once used the illustration of a child watching two adults play chess. The child may get a basic idea of the rules, by watching the games carefully. However the child can never master the game without a complete set of rules and an understanding of the fundamental nature of the game itself (which is quite separate from the rules of movement, as anyone who plays chess regularly knows).
With the Theory of Everything, we will have a complete set of rules, which will enable us to finally start "mastering the game".
Originally posted by Claude Bile
Being an applied physicist I am inclined to think that technological breakthroughs rather than theoretical breakthroughs would tend to have more of an impact on our lives, for example, Maxwell's equations may have given us the fundamental principles from which to fabricate computer chips, but it was a lot longer before we actually made them and computers began to revolutionise Western society (It comes down to what you define as a breakthrough I suppose).
In my humble opinion, the next major breakthrough will be in the field of Optical/Quantum computing (One of them, I am inclined to think that Optical computing is a little more feasible), which will spawn a world wide computer network like the internet only vastly more superior.
I do not doubt however that a T.O.E. if discovered, would be a massive intellectual acheivement, and just as significant as any technological breakthrough.
That's my opinion, Claude.
That makes little sense,mostly junk DNA, I doubt the scientist working on it said that, probably just too complicated to understand at this time and taken out of context to increase sales of some magazine
Originally posted by scott_sieger
dare I suggest perpetual energy and/or motion devices.
Why?
Because we desparately need it/them.
Originally posted by selfAdjoint
No really. DNA is made up of two kinds of chemical, strings of bases, and strings of other stuff. The strings of bases can be interpreted as coding for strings of amino acids, i.e. proteins, by the genetic code. The other stuff can't, and is called junk DNA. In the human genome, most of the DNA is this junk stuff, which in some cases they are starting to understand as switches for turning protein synthesis on and off during the development of the embryo.
Hence, Raymond Cattell's expositions of Beyondism .Originally posted by wuliheron
Many expect sometime in the near future a radical organic reorganization of the sciences among other things is inevitable, but without a firm understanding of ourselves as individuals, as social organizations, and as a species such a move would be impossible.
With substitution of rigorous research, objective measurement, models
and calculation for the too long tolerated loose discussion of
pretentious and bogus "theories" these immaturities of the social
sciences will surely cure themselves. Unfortunately, the more serious
disablement -- that of indiscriminately mixing value judgments with
strictly scientific inferences and predictions -- is a more insidious
disorder, likely to be eradicated more slowly. In fact, it is likely
to require a deliberate extirpation, based on a re-education of
students in the social sciences to a new discipline of thinking.
Originally posted by Greg Bernhardt
What do you think besides nanotech will become the next science breakthrough?
Originally posted by drag
All I need is a tall ship ! A starship that is !
So bring on those warp drives so that I could get away from this planet
and have some real fun...
Nanotechnology involves manipulating materials at the nanoscale, which is on the order of one billionth of a meter. Scientists use various techniques, such as microscopy and chemical reactions, to control and assemble these tiny particles into desired structures and devices.
Nanotechnology has a wide range of potential applications in various fields, including medicine, electronics, energy, and materials science. Some examples include targeted drug delivery, more efficient solar cells, and stronger and lighter materials.
As with any new technology, there are potential risks associated with nanotechnology. These include the possibility of unintended environmental or health effects from exposure to nanoparticles. However, extensive research is being conducted to better understand and mitigate these risks.
In many countries, nanotechnology is regulated under existing laws and regulations for chemicals and other materials. However, there are also efforts to develop specific regulations for nanotechnology to ensure safety and responsible use.
Nanotechnology is already having an impact in various industries, but it is still a relatively new field and many developments are still in the research and development stage. As technology advances and more applications are realized, we can expect to see a greater impact of nanotechnology in the near future.