TED: The next step in nanotechnology | George Tulevski

The video discusses the potential and challenges of nanotechnology, highlighting the difficulty of working with nanomaterials due to their small size. It explores the promise of nanotechnology in various fields, such as computing and medicine, and emphasizes the need for innovation to continue technological progress. The speaker introduces carbon nanotubes as a potential solution and stresses the importance of self-assembly and chemistry in overcoming current limitations. The video concludes by encouraging the development of new tools to harness the benefits of nanotechnology.

How does the speaker suggest we can overcome the challenges of working with nanomaterials?

What role does chemistry play in the development of nanotechnology according to the speaker?

What are some of the potential applications of nanotechnology mentioned in the talk?