Exponential Proliferation

Nanotechnology not only creates the possibility of many high quality products at very low cost, but introduces the possibility for new nanoplants the same low cost and speed. This unique (outside of biology, that is) the ability to reproduce its own means of production Therefore, nanotechnology is considered a technology exponentially. It represents a production System will be capable of manufacturing systems can build factories to make more Mills quick, inexpensive and clean. The means of production will be able to play exponentially, so that in a few weeks, a few dollars nanofactories, could be envisaged. This is a revolutionary transformation, powerful and potentially very dangerous of technology.

Multi-Use Technology

Like electricity or computers before it, nanotechnology will significantly improve efficiency in providing almost all aspects of life. But as a general-purpose technology is dual-use that is, he will make many commercial uses and has many military applications much more powerful weapons and tools of surveillance. Thus, it is not only beautiful Benefits for mankind, but also significant risks.

A key understanding of nanotechnology is that not only offer better products, but Production process significantly improved. A computer can make copies of data files, in essence, as many copies as you with little or no cost. There may be a matter of time until the Construction is as cheap as the copying of files. This is the true meaning of Nanotechnology, and why it is sometimes referred to as the next industrial revolution seen.

Common-Purpose Technology

Nanotechnology is sometimes referred to as a technology for general purposes. This is because in its advanced form, which will have a significant impact on almost all industries and all sectors of society. He built a better, more sustainable products cleaner, safer and smarter for the home, communications, medicine, transport, agriculture and industry in general.

Mixing Definitions

Unfortunately understand conflicting definitions of nanotechnology and the blurring of distinctions between the many different areas, the commitment to the politics of difference and development have complicated sensory effect.

The risks of nanotechnology, today (the toxicity of nanoparticles, etc.). It can not be treated as a threat of long-term molecular manufacturing (economic disruption, unstable arms race, etc. ..) CE 'an error in putting together a pot to throw in the review of policies, each important to address, but have different problems and require different solutions. As the term nanotechnology is used today, usually in a large collection of mostly disconnected fields. Virtually everything that can be described as nanotechnology small and interesting. Much of it is harmless. For the rest, much of the damage limited and the quality is unknown. But, as we shall see, molecular manufacturing will bring and unknown risks and new classes of problems.