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= Problems that will be not too hard to solve with [[further improvement at technology level III|AP Technology]] are: = | = Problems that will be not too hard to solve with [[further improvement at technology level III|AP Technology]] are: = | ||
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| + | == Energy related == | ||
* removal of carbon dioxide to stop and reverse climate change ([[mobile carbon dioxide collector buyo]]s, [[air using micro ships]], [[geoengineering]]) | * removal of carbon dioxide to stop and reverse climate change ([[mobile carbon dioxide collector buyo]]s, [[air using micro ships]], [[geoengineering]]) | ||
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* resolving energy storage problems with [[energy storage cells]] and [[chemomechanical converters]] | * resolving energy storage problems with [[energy storage cells]] and [[chemomechanical converters]] | ||
| + | * beside radical improvements in [[energy storage cell|storing energy]] also significant improvements in [[energy extraction|gaining energy]] and [[energy efficiency|efficient usage of energy]] | ||
| + | * ending energy scarcity e.g. via [[solar street pavings]] using [[diamondoid solar cells]] & other energy harvesting methods like e.g. [[geothermal energy]] via improved [[deep drilling]] capabilities. | ||
| + | * near 100% reduction of the enegry necessary for heating indoor living spaces through highly effective [[thermal isolation]] metamaterials ([[architectural engineering]]) | ||
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| + | == Material related == | ||
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| + | * stopping dependence on scarce elements via usage of [[metamaterial]]s based upon [[diamondoid]]s comprised out of [[abundant elements]]. (no more mining the deep sea) | ||
| + | * better alternatives to PET drinking bottles and plastic shopping bags - [[spill]] | ||
| + | * avoidance of release of toxic chemicals into the environment (e.g. metamaterial rubbers do not need plasticizers) | ||
| + | * avoidance of poison leaching food packaging (possible source of allergies) | ||
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| + | == Environment related == | ||
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| + | * Ending the clear-cutting & giving back agricultural area to nature. To some extent reducing the excessive space usage of agriculture (cheap glass houses) | ||
* capture of seaborne plastic waste: great pacific garbage patch | * capture of seaborne plastic waste: great pacific garbage patch | ||
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* [[repair of dead zones]] ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dead_zone_%28ecology%29 wikipedia]) in our oceans by removing excessive nutrients and adding oxygen. ([[geoengineering]]) | * [[repair of dead zones]] ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dead_zone_%28ecology%29 wikipedia]) in our oceans by removing excessive nutrients and adding oxygen. ([[geoengineering]]) | ||
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| + | == Society related == | ||
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| + | * stopping [[Human overpopulation|population boom]] via rising and equilibrating global wealth. | ||
* better accommodation for the homeless ([[AP suit]], minimal temporary housing) | * better accommodation for the homeless ([[AP suit]], minimal temporary housing) | ||
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* mending the lack of good global freshwater supply due to cheap energy easy desalination and improved transport ([[filters]]) | * mending the lack of good global freshwater supply due to cheap energy easy desalination and improved transport ([[filters]]) | ||
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| − | + | == Infrastructure related == | |
| − | * silent and dust free construction zones without cranes | + | |
| + | * fast silent and dust free big scale construction zones without cranes | ||
| + | * replacement of concrete and asphalt | ||
| + | * material delivery possibly through a [[global microcomponent redistribution system]] akin to a high-tech tube mail | ||
* prevention of failure of large scale structures (e.g. bridges) through interspersion of materials with sensing elements - exactly defined breakage pattern in the worst case | * prevention of failure of large scale structures (e.g. bridges) through interspersion of materials with sensing elements - exactly defined breakage pattern in the worst case | ||
| + | * protection against some natural disasters | ||
| + | * alleviating traffic congestions | ||
= Problems that will be hard to tackle even with AP Technology: = | = Problems that will be hard to tackle even with AP Technology: = | ||
Revision as of 08:39, 3 May 2015
Contents
Problems that will be not too hard to solve with AP Technology are:
- removal of carbon dioxide to stop and reverse climate change (mobile carbon dioxide collector buyos, air using micro ships, geoengineering)
- resolving energy storage problems with energy storage cells and chemomechanical converters
- beside radical improvements in storing energy also significant improvements in gaining energy and efficient usage of energy
- ending energy scarcity e.g. via solar street pavings using diamondoid solar cells & other energy harvesting methods like e.g. geothermal energy via improved deep drilling capabilities.
- near 100% reduction of the enegry necessary for heating indoor living spaces through highly effective thermal isolation metamaterials (architectural engineering)
- stopping dependence on scarce elements via usage of metamaterials based upon diamondoids comprised out of abundant elements. (no more mining the deep sea)
- better alternatives to PET drinking bottles and plastic shopping bags - spill
- avoidance of release of toxic chemicals into the environment (e.g. metamaterial rubbers do not need plasticizers)
- avoidance of poison leaching food packaging (possible source of allergies)
- Ending the clear-cutting & giving back agricultural area to nature. To some extent reducing the excessive space usage of agriculture (cheap glass houses)
- capture of seaborne plastic waste: great pacific garbage patch
- repair of dead zones (wikipedia) in our oceans by removing excessive nutrients and adding oxygen. (geoengineering)
- stopping population boom via rising and equilibrating global wealth.
- better accommodation for the homeless (AP suit, minimal temporary housing)
- mending the lack of good global freshwater supply due to cheap energy easy desalination and improved transport (filters)
- fast silent and dust free big scale construction zones without cranes
- replacement of concrete and asphalt
- material delivery possibly through a global microcomponent redistribution system akin to a high-tech tube mail
- prevention of failure of large scale structures (e.g. bridges) through interspersion of materials with sensing elements - exactly defined breakage pattern in the worst case
- protection against some natural disasters
- alleviating traffic congestions
Problems that will be hard to tackle even with AP Technology:
- cleanup of highly dispersed radioactive contaminations in the ground
- social and financial stability in the time of most rapid change
- dealing with the new dangers of AP technology e.g. waste management
- protection against some natural disasters that are more difficult to handle
- cleanup of old landfills (and avoidance of new ones)
- cleaning up space debris
Further opportunities:
- making our advanced civilization a great deal more disaster proof
- major improvement of public transport and general transport infrastructure (upgraded street infrastructure)
- better access to space and the deep sea
- richer and more colorful environment - (e.g. techno plants)
- cumulative fashion design - clothing, jewelry
[TODO: add explanatory chapters for each of them]
More concrete applications can be found on the "further improvement at technology level III" page.
