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[The morality of nanotechnology].
Monique Pyrrho1, Fermin Roland Schramm
1Programa de Pós-graduaçãoem Bioética, Universidade de Brasília, Brasília, Brasil. pyrrho.monique@gmail.com
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|November 14, 2012
Summary
This study explores the ethical implications of nanotechnology, arguing it presents unique moral challenges. It highlights uncertainty and the potential impact on DNA
Area of Science:
- Nanotechnology involves manipulating matter at atomic/molecular levels.
- Explores novel material properties arising from nanoscale control.
Context:
- Nanotechnology offers industrial process transformation.
- Raises profound moral questions for society and human relations.
Purpose:
- Critically examine claims that nanotechnology lacks novel ethical issues.
- Distinguish nanotechnology's ethical landscape from prior biotechnoscientific advances.
Summary:
- Presents two key distinguishing ethical aspects of nanotechnology.
- Discusses uncertainty as an inherent epistemic characteristic.
- Analyzes the threat to DNA's symbolic status as the 'code of life'.
Impact:
- Challenges the notion that nanotechnology introduces no new ethical considerations.
- Provides a framework for understanding the unique moral dimensions of nanoscale science.
- Informs ethical discourse on emerging technologies.
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