From: gts (gts_2000@yahoo.com)
Date: Tue Apr 22 2003 - 11:11:08 MDT
Artillo5@cs.com wrote:
> Yeah, I have been avoiding that [Prey] since it came out. Does anyone
> think that the book will have a positive influence on the general
> public's thoughts about nanotech? (I think this was covered in a
> previous thread somewhat, but it's been a while!)
The overwhelming consensus here seems to be that the science is horrid and
that the book is giving the public the wrong impression of nanotech. My mere
inquiry inspired even yet another thread to trash the book further!
On the upside, if it's really that bad then someone will be inspired to
write another book to show the other side of the story. Perhaps even
Crichton himself will do it, after he gets his facts straight after reading
the all the nasty letters he must be receiving.
-gts
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