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Can we explore the galaxy with self-replicating probes?

Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe

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What are seed factories and von Neumann probes

Phil outlines historical ideas—from von Neumann to Freitas—about seed factories that land, mine local resources, and build industry to replicate spacecraft.

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