K. Eric Drexler

Kim Eric Drexler ( born April 25, 1955 in Oakland, California ) is a pioneer and visionary of molecular nanotechnology and author.

He made his statements at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, his Ph.D. ( Doctor ) was the first in molecular nanotechnology. He founded the Foresight Institute. Drexler coined the term " nanomachine " (also called nanobot ) and designed the idea of assemblers. The term " gray slime " was coined by Drexler.

Originally, he began to study nanometer - thin metal layers for the construction of solar panels.

2006 Drexler married Rosa Wang, a former investment banker who now works for Ashoka.

Bibliography

  • Online available at Unbounding the Future: the Nanotechnology Revolution

Books and articles about Eric Drexler

  • "The Creator": Interview with Eric Drexler by Michael Berry
  • "Self- replication is not necessary ": Interview with Eric Drexler by Niels Boeing ( Technology Review / km 21.0 )
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