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Civil Engagement Versus Social Engineering: What Can Be Learned From Nanojury Uk, Michele L. Mekel
Civil Engagement Versus Social Engineering: What Can Be Learned From Nanojury Uk, Michele L. Mekel
Michele L Mekel
Although nanotechnology is pervasive in scientific circles, it has only just begun to cross the public's radar screen here in the United States and around the world. But, as nanotechnology moves from under the microscope into the mainstream at an ever-accelerating pace, and as the citizenry begins to take notice of this nascent technology that promises everything from revolutionizing the economy to curing intractable diseases, understanding public sentiment toward nanotechnology and the societal issues it raises is critical to the formulation of appropriate nanopolicy.
Nanotechnologies: Small Science, Big Potential, And Bigger Issues, Michele L. Mekel
Nanotechnologies: Small Science, Big Potential, And Bigger Issues, Michele L. Mekel
Michele L Mekel
Ethical, legal, and social implications must be taken into account when considering environmental, health, and safety issues, as well as the constitution of human nature. The hyperbole related to emerging technologies must be broken down around the marketing of nanotechnologies in order to discuss, much more candidly, pressing ethical and legal risks.