The Stephen Wolfram Podcast Future of Science and Technology Q&A (June 13, 2025)
Jun 18, 2025
This discussion navigates the revolutionary concepts of molecular design and robotics, highlighting the potential for nanotechnology to transform manufacturing. Ethical dilemmas surrounding genetic modification and human enhancement are scrutinized, posing profound questions about societal norms. The interplay between technological advancements and biology opens up fascinating possibilities while addressing the challenges of hardware development. Expect a thought-provoking exploration of future breakthroughs in biotechnology and computational evolution.
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Algorithmic Materials and Biology
- Future materials might behave like algorithmic systems rather than static substances.
- Biology already exemplifies molecular-scale algorithmic processing acting on molecules and cells.
Programmable Molecular Matter Complexity
- Programmable matter might adjust physical properties like friction via molecular-level programs.
- The complexity of such molecular programs is often irreducible and difficult to fully understand.
Molecular Computation in Senses
- Molecular scale processes underlie senses like smell and immune system matching.
- These biological processes act as information processors at molecular levels with varied receptor types.