Public Lecture by Dr K Eric Drexler
The Oxford Martin Programme on the Impacts of Future Technology is pleased to announce its Inaugural Lecture "Exploring a Timeless Landscape: Physical law and the future of nanotechnology"
Speaker: Dr K Eric Drexler, Academic Visitor to the Oxford Martin Programme on the Impacts of Future Technology
Abstract: A methodology grounded in physics and engineering can answer a limited yet illuminating range of questions about the potential of physical technology. This line of inquiry leads to a crucial question: What can physics tell us about the potential of advanced nanotechnologies? Well-established physical principles show that this potential embraces productive nanotechnologies that have the potential to transform the material basis of civilization. This prospect calls for re-evaluating both research opportunities and broader choices with consequences for the human future.
Time and date: 10 November 2011, 5:30pm
Venue: Examination Schools, The High, Oxford. Map and directions.
Registration: All are welcome to attend this free event, but registration is required. To reserve a place, please email sean.oheigeartaigh@philosophy.ox.ac.uk
The Oxford Martin Programme on the Impacts of Future Technology is a new interdisciplinary horizontal Programme within the Oxford Martin School in collaboration with the Faculty of Philosophy at Oxford University. It explores possibilities in long-range technological change, including topics such as artificial intelligence, nanotechnology and existential risks, and the potential these developments have to reshape society and the world as we know it. More information on our website....