Fuller, Steve, 1959-. (2009) Knowledge politics and new converging technologies: a social epistemological perspective. Innovation, Vol.22 (No.1). pp. 7-34. ISSN 1351-1610

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Abstract

The “new converging technologies” refers to the prospect of advancing the human condition by the integrated study and application of nanotechnology, biotechnology, information technology and the cognitive sciences - or “NBIC”. In recent years, it has loomed large, albeit with somewhat different emphases, in national science policy agendas throughout the world. This article considers the political and intellectual sources - both historical and contemporary - of the converging technologies agenda. Underlying it is a fluid conception of humanity that is captured by the ethically challenging notion of “enhancing evolution”.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HM Sociology
Divisions:	Faculty of Social Sciences > Sociology
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH):	Knowledge, Sociology of, Biotechnology -- Social aspects, Nanotechnology -- Social aspects, Information technology -- Social aspects, Cognitive science -- Social aspects
Journal or Publication Title:	Innovation
Publisher:	Routledge
ISSN:	1351-1610
Date:	March 2009
Volume:	Vol.22
Number:	No.1
Page Range:	pp. 7-34
Identification Number:	10.1080/13511610902770552
Status:	Peer Reviewed
Access rights to Published version:	Restricted or Subscription Access
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