This book describes the vast opportunity created by unifying
science and integrating technology, and recommends transforming
ideas for individuals and society. We stand at the threshold of a
new renaissance in knowledge based on the structure and behavior of
matter from the nanoscale up to the most complex system yet
discovered, the human brain. Unification of science based on unity
in nature and its holistic investigation will lead to technological
convergence and a more efficient societal structure for reaching
human goals. In the early decades of the twenty-first century,
concentrated effort can bring together nanotechnology,
biotechnology, information technology, and new humane technologies
based in cognitive science. With proper attention to ethical issues
and societal needs, rapid advances in convergent technologies have
the potential to enhance both human performance and productivity.
Examples of payoffs will include improving work efficiency and
learning, enhancing individual sensory and cognitive capabilities,
revolutionary changes in healthcare, improving both individual and
group efficiency, highly effective communication techniques
including brain to brain interaction, perfecting human-machine
interfaces, enhancing human capabilities for defense purposes,
reaching sustainable development using NBIC tools, and ameliorating
the physical and cognitive decline that is common to the aging
mind.
This is the first book addressing the convergence of
technologies in coherence with social sciences, with a focus on
people. Science and technology will increasingly dominate the
world, as population, resource exploitation, and potential social
conflict grow. Therefore, the successof this convergent
technologies priority area is seen as crucial to the future of
humanity.
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