Friedberg notes we could theoretically synthesize any element using heavy ion beams if energy costs dropped sufficiently low.
“So theoretically, we could make any element we want if energy costs were low enough.”
Friedberg argues once robots automate labor, cost becomes purely a function of electricity at 3500 calories per person globally.
“So, you know, we have if robots are making all of our stuff, we could get robots to make housing for us, make roads for us.”