Introduction to the Field of Nanotechnology Ethics and Policy

Abstract

Nanotechnologies and nanoscience have generated an unprecedented global research and development race involving dozens of countries. The understanding of associated environmental, ethical, and societal implications lags far behind the science and technology. Consequently, it is critical to consider both what is known and what is unknown to offer a kernel that future work can be added to. The challenges presented by nanotechnologies are discussed. Some initial solutions such as self-regulation and borrowing techniques and tools from other fields are accompanied by a call for further research.

Advertising Nanotechnology

“…Literally other-worldly, the extra-planetary works to consciously refer to the shadowy science-fiction history of nanotechnology only to recuperate it from any semblance of fantastical fiction. While others assert that the futurist and fictive aspects of nanotechnology have been marginalized (e.g., Granqvist 2011; Linton and Walsh 2012), we argue that the fantastical side of nanotechnology is in fact often summoned in order to negate it. For example, GE’s advertisement for its medical devices borrows heavily from the iconic 1966 film Fantastic Voyage —where a miniaturized medical team travels through a patient’s body and performs laser treatment on a blood clot.…”

O setor brasileiro de nanotecnologia: Oportunidades e desafios

“…A literatura sobre nanotecnologia ainda se encontra em crescimento, com destaque para os pontos positivos e nega-tivos com relação à sua aplicação. Por um lado, vários autores defendem sua aplicação à agricultura (Rochman et al, 2011;Wilson, 2012), aos alimentos Romanchek;Kokotovich, 2008;Sozer;Kokini, 2010;Stampfli;Siegrist;Kastenholz, 2010), às embalagens para alimentos (Buzby, 2010;Food Engineering & Ingredients, 2011;Stampfli;Siegrist;Kastenholz, 2010), ao cimento e concreto (Erdogan, 2011), aos eletrônicos (Doering, 2011), às tendências e o futuro da nanotecnologia (Lindquist; Mosher-Howe; Liu, 2010;Li-Satterfield, 2011, Xenos et al, 2011, à difusão do conhecimento (Liu et al, 2011), aos investimentos (Festel;Kratzer, 2012;Munari;Toschi, 2010), aos aspectos éticos (Fink;Harms;Hatak, 2012;Linton;Walsh, 2012;Lu et al, 2012), à responsabilidade social corporativa (Groves et al, 2011), à segurança do paciente (Altenstetter, 2011;Nerlich;Clarke;Ulph, 2007), aspectos regulatórios (Falkner;Jaspers, 2012;Sylvester;Abbott;Marchant, 2009), apenas para citar al...…”

Introduction to the Special Thematic Symposium on the Ethics of Controversial Online Advertising

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