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Reality of rapid convergence.

William Sims Bainbridge1, Mihail C Roco

  • 1Division of Information and Intelligent Systems National Science Foundation, Arlington, Virginia 22230, USA. wbainbri@nsf.gov

Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences
|March 14, 2007
PubMed
Summary

Scientific convergence is driven by nanotechnology, biotechnology, information technology, and cognitive science (NBIC). This book explores NBIC fields and their profound societal and ethical impacts.

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Area of Science:

  • Interdisciplinary science and technology
  • Convergence of NBIC fields

Background:

  • Established importance of scientific convergence through conferences and research.
  • Focus on Nanotechnology, Biotechnology, Information Technology, and Cognitive Science (NBIC) as key drivers.

Framework:

  • Overview of the current phase change in human culture.
  • Detailed exploration of nanobioconvergence.
  • Analysis of information infrastructure's role in promoting convergence.

Implementation:

  • Chapters dedicated to nanobioconvergence.
  • Examination of information infrastructure for convergence.
  • In-depth look at cognitive technologies.

Implications:

  • Discussion of social and ethical implications of technological revolution.
  • Analysis of profound cultural shifts driven by NBIC convergence.

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