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#380 – Neil Gershenfeld: Self-Replicating Robots and the Future of Fabrication
Lex Fridman Podcast
Creating Life and Achieving ISRU
Creating life in non-living materials is the ultimate goal. It's not about copying life, but rather driving life through problem-solving. Valentina in Ghana exemplifies the need for local processor production, which requires the deep knowledge we discussed. The process is akin to a personal industrial revolution, as depicted in Gingory's book series. NASA's concept of in-situ resource utilization (ISRU) aligns with Gingory's approach. To build a civilization, it is crucial to have a minimum of 20 building blocks.
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