Nanotech Risks

April 11, 2024

Atomically Precise Manufacturing - EA Forum. Landing page to EA’s APM section with intro to the topic and a list of links.
Risks from Atomically Precise Manufacturing - Benjamin Hilton. On risks and benefits of APM and potential avenues for addressing the risks.
My Thoughts on Nanotechnology Strategy as EA Cause Area - Ben Snodin. On whether and how Nanotechnology should feature as an effective altruist cause area.
Gray Goo is Unlikely - Bhaut. On why we may not have to worry about gray goo risks from nanotechnology soon.
Diamondoid Bacteria Nanobots: Deadly Thread or Dead-end? - Titotal. Argues that mechanosynthesis is likely not a viable near-term molecular manufacturing strategy.
Nanotechnology Catastrophic Risk Map - Alexey Turchin. Visual map of various X-risk scenarios from Nanotechnology.
Evaluating Future Nanotechnology: The Net Social Impacts of APM - Seth Baum. Weighing risks and benefits from future molecular nanotechnology. ‍
Nano Policy Briefings - Foresight Institute. On risks and policy advice regarding nanotechnology.