The Chemputer: it's a computer that prints matter

Jacks:SmirkingRevenge · 22nd Jul 2012, 06:15 PM

remember the Universal Constructor in Deus Ex?
it could render organic or inorganic material at the press of a button?
yeah they're trying to do that now.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/20...ints-out-drugs

this guy Lee Cronin heads up a team of 45 scientists at Glasgow University where they're developing a machine that can construct complex molecules to create inorganic life. the goal was to eventually create life from scratch. but then he had an epiphany; maybe this machine is also capable of translating and rendering "downloadable chemistry" the same way that a CNC auto lathe creates 3D parts using 2D schematics.

in theory people will be able to literally "print out" their own pharmaceuticals.
and technically this means you could reproduce any type of drug that you have the plans for.

NRG · 22nd Jul 2012, 08:28 PM

And no company or group will ever show any interest or research funds unless it can also replicate the thousands of years of heat and pressure needed to create indistinguishable diamonds.

cryptophreak · 22nd Jul 2012, 10:25 PM

As far as I'm aware, diamonds aren't remotely rare or valuable. Artificial scarcity is manufactured by De Beers, et al.

Big-Al · 22nd Jul 2012, 11:17 PM

capitalism will stop this from working.

Humanity needs to evolve beyond greed.

Agent_5 · 22nd Jul 2012, 11:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NRG

And no company or group will ever show any interest or research funds unless it can also replicate the thousands of years of heat and pressure needed to create indistinguishable diamonds.

Already been done.

Zxanphorian · 22nd Jul 2012, 11:44 PM

Can it print a device that lets me control the global weather patterns at will? If not, it is worthless to me.

Jackal · 28th Jul 2012, 02:51 PM

Zxan, I always imagine you the guy from Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs. lol

I liked that movie too.

Jacks:SmirkingRevenge · 28th Jul 2012, 02:55 PM

as long as it lets me print THC and cocaine...

Zur · 28th Jul 2012, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zxanphorian

Can it print a device that lets me control the global weather patterns at will? If not, it is worthless to me.

Learn to play the HAARP.

Gir · 28th Jul 2012, 03:02 PM

Cool. If you hadn't said the Deus Ex thing, it would have been 'meh'.

22nd Jul 2012, 06:15 PM	#1
Jacks:SmirkingRevenge Slow Burn Join Date: Jun. 18th, 2006 Location: somewhere; sometime? Posts: 9,011	The Chemputer: it's a computer that prints matter remember the Universal Constructor in Deus Ex? it could render organic or inorganic material at the press of a button? yeah they're trying to do that now. http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/20...ints-out-drugs this guy Lee Cronin heads up a team of 45 scientists at Glasgow University where they're developing a machine that can construct complex molecules to create inorganic life. the goal was to eventually create life from scratch. but then he had an epiphany; maybe this machine is also capable of translating and rendering "downloadable chemistry" the same way that a CNC auto lathe creates 3D parts using 2D schematics. in theory people will be able to literally "print out" their own pharmaceuticals. and technically this means you could reproduce any type of drug that you have the plans for. __________________ "Aut inveniam viam aut faciam."

22nd Jul 2012, 08:28 PM	#2
NRG Master Console Hater Join Date: Dec. 31st, 2005 Posts: 1,639	And no company or group will ever show any interest or research funds unless it can also replicate the thousands of years of heat and pressure needed to create indistinguishable diamonds. __________________ Steam \| LastFM

22nd Jul 2012, 10:25 PM	#3
cryptophreak unbalanced Join Date: Jul. 2nd, 2011 Posts: 688	As far as I'm aware, diamonds aren't remotely rare or valuable. Artificial scarcity is manufactured by De Beers, et al. Last edited by cryptophreak; 22nd Jul 2012 at 10:32 PM.

22nd Jul 2012, 11:17 PM	#4
Big-Al amateur de bière Join Date: Jun. 14th, 2003 Location: Under a black flag. Posts: 7,625	capitalism will stop this from working. Humanity needs to evolve beyond greed. __________________ I drink moosepiss

28th Jul 2012, 02:55 PM	#8
Jacks:SmirkingRevenge Slow Burn Join Date: Jun. 18th, 2006 Location: somewhere; sometime? Posts: 9,011	as long as it lets me print THC and cocaine... __________________ "Aut inveniam viam aut faciam."

22nd Jul 2012, 11:44 PM	#6
Zxanphorian ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) Join Date: Jul. 1st, 2002 Location: PA USA Posts: 4,413	Can it print a device that lets me control the global weather patterns at will? If not, it is worthless to me.

28th Jul 2012, 02:51 PM	#7
Jackal Crapass Join Date: Nov. 13th, 2003 Location: Somewhere Over The Rainbow... Posts: 7,883	Zxan, I always imagine you the guy from Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs. lol I liked that movie too.

28th Jul 2012, 03:02 PM	#10
Gir Offensive mode! Join Date: Apr. 23rd, 2000 Location: Peking Eend. Posts: 5,428	Cool. If you hadn't said the Deus Ex thing, it would have been 'meh'. __________________ I can smell your ausfahrts.. bring DeeperShade *.. back to life!*

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