Overview Converging Technologies for Improving Human Performance

Roco, Mihail C.; Bainbridge, William Sims

doi:10.1007/978-94-017-0359-8_1

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“…On the other hand the parallel innovating structure of the so called 'convergent technologies', referring to the NBIC tools and including nanoscience and nanotechnology, biotechnology, biomedicine and genetic engineering, information technology and cognitive science, seems to remove any barrier in scientific and technological achievement [7]. The nanodevices which can repair cells, promise great improvements in longevity and quality of life, involving radical modifications of the human genome and leading to the old but diachronic issue of human immorality [8].…”

Section: Emerging Issues In Biomedicinementioning

confidence: 99%

Ethical Issues of Artificial Biomedical Applications

Alexiou

Psixa

Vlamos

2011

IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology

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Abstract. While the plethora of artificial biomedical applications is enriched and combined with the possibilities of artificial intelligence, bioinformatics and nanotechnology, the variability in the ideological use of such concepts is associated with bioethical issues and several legal aspects. The convergence of bioethics and computer ethics, attempts to illustrate and approach problems, occurring by the fusion of human and machine or even through the replacement of human determination by super intelligence. Several issues concerning the effects of artificial biomedical applications will be discussed, considering the upcoming post humanism period.

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Section: Emerging Issues In Biomedicinementioning

confidence: 99%

Ethical Issues of Artificial Biomedical Applications

Alexiou

Psixa

Vlamos

2011

IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology

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“…Our rights to a good quality of life, long-term health and safety, and access to knowledge must be respected. The implications of the convergence of nanotechnology, biotechnology, information technology, cognitive science, and other technologies are important because nanoscale knowledge and tools enable and unify other transforming technologies at their foundations (20).…”

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Environmentally Responsible Development of Nanotechnology

Roco¹

2005

Environ. Sci. Technol.

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“…Selection of technology Table 3 Transition principles towards sustainability structure for reaching human goals (Roco and Bainbridge 2003). On the other hand, health and safety, environmental, ethical and societal risks or uncertainties could also arise from the use of these technologies (RS/RAE 2004).…”

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The pathway to a sustainable industrial society – initiative of the Research Institute for Sustainability Science (RISS) at Osaka University

2006

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While it is widely known that sustainable development is the only sound and viable pathway for humankind's future, its attainment remains elusive despite intensive efforts and some successes. The current industrial society approach based on product and process innovation in a variety of fields is not providing the expected results in addressing this important issue. In an attempt to carry out this unavoidable task, Osaka University's Research Institute for Sustainability Science (RISS) introduces an integral and dynamic innovation system where technology plays a key role in fulfilling societal functions. This innovation system adopts a highly solution-driven approach that makes use of backcasting techniques based on long-term visions and mid-term strategic goals. Since technology management is the key to propelling effective innovation towards sustainability, we propose a technology transition management through the interaction of technology push, demand pull and institutional design, along with eight transition principles. RISS will develop this innovation system based on these three components and through the design of dynamic scenarios and their roadmaps.

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Overview Converging Technologies for Improving Human Performance

Cited by 312 publications

References 4 publications

Ethical Issues of Artificial Biomedical Applications

Ethical Issues of Artificial Biomedical Applications

Environmentally Responsible Development of Nanotechnology

The pathway to a sustainable industrial society – initiative of the Research Institute for Sustainability Science (RISS) at Osaka University

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