Author Question: What does Kurzweil consider the most significant implication of nanotechnology? a. The merger of ... (Read 79 times)

mwit1967 · **on:** Jun 19, 2018

What does Kurzweil consider the most significant implication of nanotechnology?

a. The merger of robotic and nonbiological
intelligence
c. The merger of biological and
nonbiological intelligence
b. The merger of cryogenic and
nonbiological intelligence
d. The merger of bionic and nonbiological
intelligence

Question 2

What is the name of the potential nanotechnological weapon, primarily for spying, being considered by
the US Department of Defense?

a. Smart dust c. Nanobombs
b. Decepticons d. Smart sand

milbourne11 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
The merger of biological and nonbiological intelligence implies the integration of biological and artificial
thinking processes, perhaps with the integration of bionic systems

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Smart dust would consist of nanobots that would be used for surveillance, considered virtually impervious
to enemy defenses unless counteracted by other nanotechnology