Nanotechnology, the Brain, and the Future (eBook)

I. Introduction and key resources1. Nanotechnology, the brain, and the future: Anticipatory governance via end-to-end real-time technology assessmentJason Scott Robert, Ira Bennett, and Clark A. Miller2. The complex cognitive systems manifestoRichard P. W. Loosemore3. Analysis of bibliometric data for research at the intersection of nanotechnology and neuroscienceChristina Nulle, Clark A. Miller, Harmeet Singh, and Alan Porter4. Public attitudes toward nanotechnology-enabled human enhancement in the United StatesSean Hays, Michael Cobb, and Clark A. Miller5. U.S. news coverage of neuroscience nanotechnology: How U.S. newspapers have covered neuroscience nanotechnology during the last decadeDoo-Hun Choi, Anthony Dudo, and Dietram Scheufele6. Nanoethics and the brainValerye Milleson7. Nanotechnology and religion: A dialogueTobie MilfordII. Brain repair8. The age of neuroelectronicsAdam Keiper 9. Cochlear implants and Deaf cultureDerrick Anderson10. Healing the blind: Attitudes of blind people toward technologies to cure blindnessArielle Silverman11. Ethical, legal and social aspects of brain-implants using nano-scale materials and techniquesFrancois Berger et al. 12. Nanotechnology, the brain, and personal identityStephanie NaufelIII. Brain enhancement13. Narratives of intelligence: the sociotechnical context of cognitive enhancementSean Hays14. Towards responsible use of cognitive-enhancing drugs by the healthyHenry T. Greeley et al. 15. The opposite of human enhancement: Nanotechnology and the blind chicken debatePaul B. Thompson 16. Anticipatory governance of human enhancement: The National Citizens’ Technology ForumPatrick Hamlett, Michael Cobb, and David Gustona. Arizona site reportb. California site reportc. Colorado site reportd. Georgia site reporte. New Hampshire site reportf. Wisconsin site reportIV. Brain damage17. A review of nanoparticle functionality and toxicity on the central nervous systemYang et al. 18. Recommendations for a municipal health and safety policy for nanomaterials: A Report to the City of Cambridge City ManagerSam Lipson 19. Museum of Science Nanotechnology Forum lets participants be the judgeMark Griffin 20. Nanotechnology policy and citizen engagement in Cambridge, Massachusetts: Local reflexive governanceShannon Conley