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Bon Kuhlman
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Sure sequencing the genome and discovering more potent cancer and aids drugs are very important tasks, but if we were to focus on developing a molecular computer(an affordable one) then it would be possible via the grid to solve 99% of the worlds other problems within a year(thats a guess).
Step 1: Find the best molecules for a molecular computer. Step 2: Design a molecular computer using evolutionary algorthims. Step 3: Create the computer in an actual lab. Step 4: Ramp up production. |
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Former Member
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I too, can pluck figures from the air. What on earth makes you think a "molecular computer" is such a panacea?
Life doesn't work like that. Sorry. Anyway, you're talking to the wrong people. You need to find a group already working in this field, offer them your support, and suggest they may be able to apply for computing time at WCG. |
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Bon Kuhlman
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Its all a rough estimate of course... but many scientists believe that a molecular computer would be capable of besting the fastest super computer in the world in the size of a sugar cube. Extrapolating that to the WGC you could imagine the potential computing power of a million linked molecular super computers.
You may think that idea is a "fantasy" or not realistic, however the gears are already turning in major labs... I was just thinking about how we might possibly expedite the process. The closest project is Nano-Hive@home, but they have yet to start and I believe their focus is more generalized and deals with molecular machines. Unfortunatly there aren't any projects directed specifically at a molecular computer. BTW, I was exaggerating on the amount of problems that could be solved... I was just trying to get the point across. I will see if Nano-Hive has any plans for a MC. |
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Former Member
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I think D is right, someone would have to make a specific project proposal for this site.
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