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#380 – Neil Gershenfeld: Self-Replicating Robots and the Future of Fabrication

Lex Fridman Podcast

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Navigating the Risks and Innovations of Technology

This chapter examines the dual nature of technology, focusing on both its transformative benefits and potential risks, particularly in fabrication and biotechnology. It advocates for a shift towards transparency and community engagement in the regulation of self-replicating technologies while exploring the intersections of AI, biology, and evolution. The discussion emphasizes the potential of self-replicating assemblers for sustainable development, especially in the context of establishing civilizations on Mars.

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