Converging Technologies for Improving Human Performance

. Ed(s): Roco, Mihail C.; Bainbridge, William Sims

ISBN 10: 1402012543 / ISBN 13: 9781402012549

Published by Kluwer Academic Publishers, 2003

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Unification of science based on unity in nature leads to technological convergence. This book describes the vast opportunity created by unifying science and integrating technology, and recommends transforming ideas for individuals and society. It addresses the convergence of technologies in coherence with social sciences, with a focus on people. Editor(s): Roco, Mihail C.; Bainbridge, William Sims. Num Pages: 468 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TBN; TCB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 26. Weight in Grams: 862. . 2003. Hardback. . . . .

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Converging Technologies for Improving Human Performance
• Publisher: Kluwer Academic Publishers
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1402012543
• ISBN 13: 9781402012549
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

M. C. Roco and W.S. Bainbridge In the early decades of the 21st century, concentrated efforts can unify science based on the unity of nature, thereby advancing the combination of nanotechnology, biotechnology, information technology, and new technologies based in cognitive science. With proper attention to ethical issues and societal needs, converging in human abilities, societal technologies could achieve a tremendous improvement outcomes, the nation's productivity, and the quality of life. This is a broad, cross­ cutting, emerging and timely opportunity of interest to individuals, society and humanity in the long term. The phrase "convergent technologies" refers to the synergistic combination of four major "NBIC" (nano-bio-info-cogno) provinces of science and technology, each of which is currently progressing at a rapid rate: (a) nanoscience and nanotechnology; (b) biotechnology and biomedicine, including genetic engineering; (c) information technology, including advanced computing and communications; (d) cognitive science, including cognitive neuroscience. Timely and Broad Opportunity. Convergence of diverse technologies is based on material unity at the nanoscale and on technology integration from that scale.