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I believe that over time, human technology and infrastructure will approach molecular scale engineering principles. For example, structural steel will be replaced by carbon nanotubes, perhaps assembled and woven by modified microorganisms or artificial life.
As we approach this direction, we will rely upon nature for guidance. Our current engineering practices are better suited for larger systems. However, nature has billions of years experience on the molecular level.
In my studies of natural systems, the core of my studies stem from one work, On Growth And Form by D’Arcy Wentworth Thompson.
First published in 1917, On Growth and Form has become a classic text on morphology. It was ahead of its time when first published, and may find new use as we delve into biomimetics over the coming years.
While writing My Travels with Eos, I relied upon On Growth and Form. to describe the effects of space travel on morphology. For the next novel in the series, I will likely delve more into the mechanics of evolution. As a result, I will be publishing a series of articles about the lessons of On Growth and Form, as well as some insights on the mechanics of biological systems.
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