Archive June 2007
This is an archive of articles that Lincoln Cannon published in June 2007. An annual archive for 2007 is available. And a full archive of all articles that Lincoln has published since 2005 is also available. You may also search for articles and other content that Lincoln has published on any of his websites.
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Engines of Creation by Eric Drexler
I recently finished reading Engines of Creation, written by Eric Drexler in the mid 1980s. This is perhaps the most influential book ever written about nanotechnology, and is also an enjoyable read. It begins with the inclusion of “There’s Plenty of Room at the Bottom,” given by Richard Feynman in ... -
Diversity through Empowerment
Some have suggested that human empowerment over physical appearance will decrease diversity. For example, see a recent blog entry by Wesley Smith. He claims that “the drive to genetically enhance, contrary to the utilitarian presumptions of the transhumanists, would mean the end of true diversity”. Smith appeals to the physique ... -
Jon Huntsman Increases Support for Cancer Research
As reported in the Salt Lake Tribune, Jon Huntsman plans to donate to the Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah a substantial portion of the $1.5 billion he will receive from the sale of Huntsman Corporation. The institute plans to use the donation to recruit top scientists and ... -
Are you living in worlds without end?
As recently reported by the Register and Slashdot, the United States military is using powerful computers to run increasingly detailed simulations of our world. While this is interesting for many reasons, it may be yet more thought-provoking when one considers this in context of the Simulation Argument. In his paper, ...