The laws of physics should allow us to arrange things molecule by molecule and even atom by atom, and at some point it was inevitable that we would develop a technology that would let us do this.

Summary

This quote suggests that the laws of physics dictate the possibility of manipulating matter at the smallest scale, down to the arrangement of individual molecules and atoms. It implies that human technological advancement has eventually led to the development of a technology that enables such precise control. In other words, the quote posits that our understanding of physics has naturally progressed towards the ability to manipulate matter at its fundamental building blocks.

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