A Bioentrepreneurial product that I would like to see developed and created is an artificial brain, a commodity which would be a marvelous breakthrough of science in the numerous upcoming years of the twenty first century. Although the most technologically advanced of humanity's nano-machines are not yet sophisticated enough to traverse through man's bloodstreams, Japanese scientists and researchers have already developed a prototype nano brain in this year of 2008. Although only a protoype, this nano brain would be the first step in the formation of a true artificial brain for the benefit of all mankind. The potential benefits of an artificial brain having direct control of nano-machines are immense and vast. Not only can an artificial brain highly elevate the processing performances of today's computers to enormous capacity ever imagined, but can also provide advances in medicine. If, one day, a true artificial brain shall be brought into existence, it will have control of swarms of nano-machines, guiding them throughout man's bodies. These nano-machines, under the direct domination of the artificial brain, would have the objective to treat disease and other possible functions while in a man's body. According to Dr Anirban Bandyopadhyay, one of lead scientists in the development of the artificial brain, "If [in the future] you want to remotely operate on a tumor you might want to send some molecular machines there." However, Dr Bandyopadhyay also informs us that nano-machines do have their limitations, "But you cannot just put them into the blood and [expect them] to go to the right place." However, withstanding this minor limitation, the production of a true artificial brain will forever change humanity, having a lasting foundation on its unknown future into the 21st century.
Reflection
The development of an artificial brain truly fascinates and astounds me. I never actually thought the usage of nano-machines, something I have constantly seen in science fiction movies and animations, could be possible. An artificial brain would not only lead to superior computers and a revolution in advanced technology, but to also amazing medical advancements. One day, nanomachines would be able to treat the many diseases and pains which plague the vulnerable bodies mankind, such as tumors and cancer. Nanomachines may also give information to man on how cancer and AIDS can be cured once and for all. One day, men will be able to communicate without uttering a word with the usage of nanomachines and become real cyborgs with advanced nanotechnology, as depicted in many SCI-fi movies. The surprisingly successful and relatively swift development of the artificial brain hints that this future is for mentioned can be possible, if not inevitable.
Links:
http://www.popsci.com/scitech/article/2008-03/artificial-brain
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/7288426.stm
The development of an artificial brain truly fascinates and astounds me. I never actually thought the usage of nano-machines, something I have constantly seen in science fiction movies and animations, could be possible. An artificial brain would not only lead to superior computers and a revolution in advanced technology, but to also amazing medical advancements. One day, nanomachines would be able to treat the many diseases and pains which plague the vulnerable bodies mankind, such as tumors and cancer. Nanomachines may also give information to man on how cancer and AIDS can be cured once and for all. One day, men will be able to communicate without uttering a word with the usage of nanomachines and become real cyborgs with advanced nanotechnology, as depicted in many SCI-fi movies. The surprisingly successful and relatively swift development of the artificial brain hints that this future is for mentioned can be possible, if not inevitable.
Links:
http://www.popsci.com/scitech/article/2008-03/artificial-brain
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/7288426.stm
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