The following fictional scenes are extrapolations from current nanoscale research; they have been vetted for their technical plausibility by scientists currently working in nanoscale research. We hope these scenes will stimulate you to reflect upon the meanings, potentials and problems surrounding nanotechnology. The goal is to cultivate our collective ability to govern the implications of our technological ingenuity.
Engineered TissuesLiving with a Brain ChipWhat are your thoughts on synthetically grown tissues and organs?
Using tissue printing technology, this system is able to build tissues with a vascular structure enabling the building of new organs.
Automated Sewer SurveillanceWhat are your thoughts on using cranial chips to enhance cognition?
This cranial chip features a data feed that puts information into the brain while the user is resting.
Disease DetectorWhat are your thoughts on tracking individuals using their genetic material?
Ultra fast sequencing technology is used to analyze the DNA in harvested waste water, thus screening large populations.
Barless PrisonWhat are your thoughts on diagnosing disease before you are ill?
Doc in the Box is a device that tracks an individuals protein levels to monitor changes that imply early stage illness or disease before symptoms emerge.
Bionic EyesWhat are your thoughts on a barless prison?
NanoCage has developed a caged drug that is injected into prisoners that becomes activated by radio control if prisons cross designated boundaries.
What are your thoughts on visual enhancement?
Opti-scan is an optical implant that looks and functions like a normal eye, yet has new enhancements enabling magnification, visualizing infra-red, and night vision.
