Volume 1, Issue 2 
2nd Quarter, 2006


Global Geoethical Implementation of Nanofactory Production: Multi-Stakeholder Engagement for Effective Policy and Administrative Structures

Mike Treder

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During the course of our study, we will ask experts from many fields to help us define the scope of the problems that should be studied. We will not define the problems; the experts will. Next, we will compare the policy options, group to group. How does economic policy affect environmental; how does military affect social, and so on? Each group, working separately, will compare results and then try to find integrated solutions that deal with the whole problem. Finally, we will publish recommendations and work to promote the proposals with groups that can implement them.

In conclusion, before molecular manufacturing starts working, we must start working on wise solutions! We cannot wait until the technology arrives. Policy created at the last minute is likely to be ineffective and could even worsen the problems. After evaluating the risks and benefits, CRN is wholly in favor of developing sound geoethical nanotechnology policy.

Reference
CRN – Center for Responsible Nanotechnology (crnnano.org)

 

TrederMike Treder is a professional writer, speaker, and activist with a background in technology and communications company management. In 2002, Treder co-founded the Center for Responsible Nanotechnology (CRN), a non-profit think tank that promotes public awareness and education, and the crafting of effective policy to maximize benefits and reduce dangers of nanotechnology. Treder is a Research Fellow with the Institute for Ethics and Emerging Technologies, a consultant to the Millennium Project of the American Council for the United Nations University and to the Future Technologies Advisory Group, serves on the Advisory Board of the Global Risks Council, is on the Nanotech Briefs Editorial Advisory Board and on the Board of Directors of the World Transhumanist Association, is a member of the Executive Advisory Team for the Extropy Institute, a member of the New York Academy of Sciences, and a member of the World Future Society.

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