Hoffnungsträger Nanotechnologie: Ein Dialog über gesellschaftliche und ethische Fragen einer neuen Technologie

Abstract

"The field of nanotechnology has attracted widespread attention and funding in recent years. Moreover, the unique properties of nanotechnological applications suggest potential to solve some of the worlds most pressing challenges, but they come with uncertainties and risks as all new technologies. The purpose of this paper is to outline the field of ethical and societal questions surrounding this new technology and to describe the Nanologue-project: A practically orientated approach which brings together researchers, businesses and civil society representatives from across Europe to facilitate a dialogue on these ethical and societal questions." (author's abstract)