From: Chris Fedeli (fedeli@email.msn.com)
Date: Sat Mar 27 1999 - 18:48:26 MST
Bryan Moss wrote:
>The reason Drexler is shunned and Feynman is not is because Feynman never
produced wide-eyed science fiction scenarios where
the technology he proposed created a near-utopia society. I happen to think
that this is a damn good reason to shun a fellow scientist.
I think It's a damn shame. Why would scientists turn their backs on a
colleague who branches out into speculative public policy? From the
standpoint of law and politics, Drexler's contribution has already had
enormous impact, and if the world doesn't erupt in bloody hysteria when the
first applications of nanotechnology are developed then we'll all have him
to thank.
I find it deplorable that some of Drexler's less talented fellows would be
so niggardly as to deprive him of his well deserved acclaim in the only way
that they can - by citing to Feynman instead of him. Dissapointing as it
is, this report just reinforces the notion that scientists always make the
worst politicians.
Chris
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