http://blogcritics.org/ A sinister cabal of superior bloggers on music, books, film, popular culture, politics, and technology - updated continuously. en Copyright 2005 by the authors Thu, 12 Jan 2006 23:52:19 EST http://backend.userland.com/rss Blogcritics.org custom software http://blogcritics.org/archives/2003/07/27/235113.php#comment-304332 ok...this one scares the shit out of me... humans being the wacky creatures we are...one of the first Applications of ANY new technology tends to be weaponization and the possibilities of weaponized nano-tech/biologicals make nuclear destruction seem like so many roman candles on the 4th of july now that's real fucking terror excellent Article...thanks for the Nightmares Excelsior! 304332@blogcritics.org Thu, 12 Jan 2006 23:52:19 EST http://blogcritics.org/archives/2003/07/27/235113.php#comment-304320 There is a "dark side" to nanotechnology that most people don't know about. For example, nanoparticles are made from known elements, such as graphite. The behavior of graphite in our bodies and ecosystem is pretty well documented. On the other hand, the nanoparticle version of known elements exhibit undocumented and different behavior than their regular-sized counterparts. While the body has built-in defenses for natural particles it encounters, the danger of nanotechnology is that it is introducing entirely new types of particles. Particles some experts say the body is likely to find toxic. Just food for thought. 304320@blogcritics.org Thu, 12 Jan 2006 23:29:12 EST http://blogcritics.org/archives/2003/07/27/235113.php#comment-13900 Josh: You are bang on. With respect to #4, I think corporations have already signed on to board the Nano train. GE's head of Global Research stated not long ago that "Nanotechnology is the drawing board for GE's future." In addition, scores of prominent companies from all parts of the world are engaged in Nano-related R&D activity. As a result, it really comes down to Main Street. And here, the jury is still out, although I suspect most Americans accept Nanotech as the future. My guess is that the Japanese public are accepting as well. Europe and the UK are a different matter. As we've learned with other powerful technologies, education and research are vital to maintain grassroots support for Nanotech on Main Street. Along these lines, I'm encouraged by actions taken recently by the Nanotech Business Alliance. Very intelligent. 13900@blogcritics.org Mon, 28 Jul 2003 07:46:57 EDT