About the Author
Eric Drexler is a researcher and thought leader in nanotechnology and artificial intelligence. With a PhD from MIT, he established the theoretical foundations for generative molecular nanotechnology. As a Senior Research Fellow at the Future of Humanity Institute, then working with the Centre for the Governance of AI at the University of Oxford, Drexler has focused on the challenges and opportunities presented by artificial intelligence. His work reframes prospects for harnessing safe AGI in terms of comprehensive AI services rather than unitary, omnicompetent AI agents.
In his writing and research, Drexler takes a systems-level approach to analyzing complex technological and societal challenges. His work aims to inform policy and decision-making with a particular focus on how prospective capabilities in AI and advanced production technologies, including generative nanotechnologies, affect options, interests, and desirable policies for the future.
This Substack is a vehicle for sharpening and communicating key concepts.
Drexler currently resides in Oxford, UK.
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Three books and a technical report: