9 Debate: Nanoparticles – a blessing or a curse?
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Hans Leuenberger
Abstract
This chapter was inspired by Ilya Prigogine (Nobel laureate 1977) and by six axioms derived1 earlier, such as A1, Far from equilibrium conditions, favoring transformations from disorder into order leading to the creation of life, and A5 and 6, The evolutionary process uses all existing physical laws of the present standard cosmological model and beyond to find a niche for a successful survival of the biological system being complemented by A7, Nature’s principle of self-similarity, A8, Bionic inspired philosophical solutions, and most important by A9, The human society is a living biological system. Thus, life of a society is governed by the same laws as for a human being. From a global point of view, society’s life depends on system relevant organs such as brain (pool of scientists), heart (system of banks) pumping blood (money) to the muscles (industry), to the lungs (combustion engines), and to the digestive system (recycling industry). As in case of a human being, the society’s health, life, and death depend on framework conditions such as technologies improving quality of life. For this reason, an innovative spray-freeze drying process is presented, allowing manufacturing nanocomposite pellets for nanomedicine. The chapter shows that this technological solution based on scientific integrity is not sufficient for securing the public acceptance. It is necessary to respect religion and ethics, business ethics, legal framework, and to complement the nine axioms by A10, Common denominator of all Religions = Ethical Codex, by A11, Common denominator of Marketing and Politics = Trustworthy Communication and by A12, Common denominator of all Trustworthy Sciences = Scientific Integrity. In conclusion, the chapter defines rigorous prerequisites for public acceptance of nanotechnology and beyond, such as science diplomacy for the survival of mankind.
Abstract
This chapter was inspired by Ilya Prigogine (Nobel laureate 1977) and by six axioms derived1 earlier, such as A1, Far from equilibrium conditions, favoring transformations from disorder into order leading to the creation of life, and A5 and 6, The evolutionary process uses all existing physical laws of the present standard cosmological model and beyond to find a niche for a successful survival of the biological system being complemented by A7, Nature’s principle of self-similarity, A8, Bionic inspired philosophical solutions, and most important by A9, The human society is a living biological system. Thus, life of a society is governed by the same laws as for a human being. From a global point of view, society’s life depends on system relevant organs such as brain (pool of scientists), heart (system of banks) pumping blood (money) to the muscles (industry), to the lungs (combustion engines), and to the digestive system (recycling industry). As in case of a human being, the society’s health, life, and death depend on framework conditions such as technologies improving quality of life. For this reason, an innovative spray-freeze drying process is presented, allowing manufacturing nanocomposite pellets for nanomedicine. The chapter shows that this technological solution based on scientific integrity is not sufficient for securing the public acceptance. It is necessary to respect religion and ethics, business ethics, legal framework, and to complement the nine axioms by A10, Common denominator of all Religions = Ethical Codex, by A11, Common denominator of Marketing and Politics = Trustworthy Communication and by A12, Common denominator of all Trustworthy Sciences = Scientific Integrity. In conclusion, the chapter defines rigorous prerequisites for public acceptance of nanotechnology and beyond, such as science diplomacy for the survival of mankind.
Kapitel in diesem Buch
- Frontmatter I
- Preface: Converging technologies from the nanoscale require enhanced ethics VII
- Forewords XI
- Acknowledgments XVII
- Contents XIX
- Introduction: Overall vision of ethics in nanotechnology developments XXIII
- Embedding ethics in nanomedicine: Europe acted promptly XXIX
- List of contributing authors XXXIX
- About the editors XLIII
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Part I: International reflection
- 1 Toward a revitalized vision of ethics and safety for the revolutionary nanotechnologies 1
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Part II: Nanotechnology expansions raising ethical concerns
- 2 Nanotechnology in agrifood sector: Ethical, regulatory, and governance landscape in EU 25
- 3 Defining nanoscience and nano-ethics: why does the future need nanoproducts? 59
- 4 Streaching the notion of moral responsibility in nanoelectronics by appying AI 75
- 5 Risk screening tools for engineered nanomaterials 89
- 6 Nano-ethics: A view from a developing country 109
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Part III: Nanotechnology philosophy: Dilemmas and ethical issues
- 7 Christian thinking and acting in nanotechnologies: Reflection based on the principles and values of the Social Teaching of the Church based on apps concerning old people 121
- 8 Ethical imperatives towards the development prospects of the triad of Dentistry 4.0, dental engineering, and nanoengineering 157
- 9 Debate: Nanoparticles – a blessing or a curse? 249
- 10 The broad spectrum of ethics in nanoscience and nanotechnology: A reflection from scientific research to the media 269
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Part IV: Ethical recommendations for promising technology
- 11 From big statements to anecdotal and incremental regulation: Nanotechnology and the law in the EU 281
- 12 Emerging nanoregulations: zapping the mythical absence of nanotechnology law 297
- 13 Contemporary global bioethical challenges of innovation in nanoscience and nanotechnologies. Contributing to the Sustainable Development Goals 311
- 14 Nanotechnology and ethics in dialogue 325
- 15 Revitalizing nano-ethics: Nanotechnology at the center of nano-ethics 337
- 16 Reflections on nano-ethics the way forward toward equitable and safe nanotechnology for all 349
- Conclusion 355
- Index 359
Kapitel in diesem Buch
- Frontmatter I
- Preface: Converging technologies from the nanoscale require enhanced ethics VII
- Forewords XI
- Acknowledgments XVII
- Contents XIX
- Introduction: Overall vision of ethics in nanotechnology developments XXIII
- Embedding ethics in nanomedicine: Europe acted promptly XXIX
- List of contributing authors XXXIX
- About the editors XLIII
-
Part I: International reflection
- 1 Toward a revitalized vision of ethics and safety for the revolutionary nanotechnologies 1
-
Part II: Nanotechnology expansions raising ethical concerns
- 2 Nanotechnology in agrifood sector: Ethical, regulatory, and governance landscape in EU 25
- 3 Defining nanoscience and nano-ethics: why does the future need nanoproducts? 59
- 4 Streaching the notion of moral responsibility in nanoelectronics by appying AI 75
- 5 Risk screening tools for engineered nanomaterials 89
- 6 Nano-ethics: A view from a developing country 109
-
Part III: Nanotechnology philosophy: Dilemmas and ethical issues
- 7 Christian thinking and acting in nanotechnologies: Reflection based on the principles and values of the Social Teaching of the Church based on apps concerning old people 121
- 8 Ethical imperatives towards the development prospects of the triad of Dentistry 4.0, dental engineering, and nanoengineering 157
- 9 Debate: Nanoparticles – a blessing or a curse? 249
- 10 The broad spectrum of ethics in nanoscience and nanotechnology: A reflection from scientific research to the media 269
-
Part IV: Ethical recommendations for promising technology
- 11 From big statements to anecdotal and incremental regulation: Nanotechnology and the law in the EU 281
- 12 Emerging nanoregulations: zapping the mythical absence of nanotechnology law 297
- 13 Contemporary global bioethical challenges of innovation in nanoscience and nanotechnologies. Contributing to the Sustainable Development Goals 311
- 14 Nanotechnology and ethics in dialogue 325
- 15 Revitalizing nano-ethics: Nanotechnology at the center of nano-ethics 337
- 16 Reflections on nano-ethics the way forward toward equitable and safe nanotechnology for all 349
- Conclusion 355
- Index 359
