[extropy-chat] Royal Society report on nano

[Samantha Atkins]

Ah yes.  We have nothing but uncertainties.  But because we have
nothing but uncertainties (FUD), we will immediately press on to
regulate what we simply don't know beans about.    Certainly research
is required in the face of uncertainty.  But should we wait with the
regulation to find out what only the research can tell us about what
and if to regulate?

- s


On Thu, 29 Jul 2004 16:53:45 -0500, Damien Broderick
<thespike at satx.rr.com> wrote:
> http://zdnet.com.com/2102-1103_2-5289179.html?tag=printthis
> 
> "Most nanotechnologies pose no new risks to health, safety or the
> environment, but we believe research and regulation is required immediately
> to address uncertainties about the effects of manufactured nanoparticles
> and nanotubes," Professor Ann Dowling, of the University of Cambridge, told
> a news conference.
> 
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