Convergence of Knowledge, Technology and Society Beyond Convergence of Nano-Bio-Info-Cognitive Technologies

Convergence of knowledge and technology for the benefit of society (CKTS) is the core opportunity for progress in the 21st century, based on five principles: (1) the interdependence of all components of nature and society, (2) enhancement of creativity and innovation through evolutionary processes o...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Roco, Mihail C. (Editor), Bainbridge, William S. (Editor), Tonn, Bruce (Editor), Whitesides, George (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham Springer International Publishing 2013, 2013
Edition:1st ed. 2013
Series:Science Policy Reports
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Acknowledgements
  • Study Team and Report Authors
  • External Reviewers
  • Preface (Executive Summary)
  • Overview and Recommendations
  • 1 Convergence Platforms: Foundational Science and Technology Tools
  • 2 Convergence Platforms: Human-Scale Convergence and the Quality of Life
  • 3 Convergence Platforms: Earth-Scale Systems.- 4 Methods to Improve and Expedite Convergence
  • 5 Implications: Human Health and Physical Potential
  • 6 Implications: Human Cognition and Communication and the Emergence of Cognitive Society
  • 7 Implications: Societal Collective Outcomes, including Manufacturing
  • 8 Implications: People and Physical Infrastructure
  • 9 Implications: Convergence of Knowledge and Technology for a Sustainable Society
  • 10 Innovative and Responsible Governance of Converging Technologies
  • Appendices A - H.