If we attempt to block the development of new technology, we effectively have ensured that the most responsible parties will not develop them. – Ralph Merkle
We can grow crops less expensively because molecular manufacturing technology is inherently low cost. – Ralph Merkle
If you look at the human condition today, not everyone is well fed, has access to good medical care, or the physical basics that provide for a healthy and a happy life. – Ralph Merkle
If you look at the various strategies available for dealing with a new technology, sticking your head in the sand is not the most plausible strategy. – Ralph Merkle