[FoRK] Why these arguments matter

[Jeff Bone]

On Feb 20, 2008, at 1:16 AM, Venki S. Iyer wrote:

> > The second is also on the topic of nanotechnology - specifically,  
> that only 1/3 of Americans believe Nanotechnology is morally  
> acceptable <http://blog.wired.com/gadgets/2008/02/two-thirds-of- 
> a.html>.
> > Notably, this compares to slightly over half in European countries.

The salient factoid is the low number of Americans that believe nano  
is "morally" acceptable --- by itself a concern, no matter what  
they're doing over in Europe.  Further the apparent correlation  
between "religiousity" and this moral stance regarding nano --- not  
surprising in the least to me, and again a concern.

The study was conducted in the states, University of Winconsin-Madison.

Finally, don't forget to process the ;-).

jb