Nanoconvergence The Unity of Nanoscience, Biotechnology, Information Technology and Cognitive Science

The Most Profound Scientific and Technological Revolution in Centuries . . . and What It Will Mean to You Friendly and easy to understand: The first book on nanoconvergence specifically for non-technical readers Tour the amazing near future of science and technology--and gain practical insights for your own career and investment decision-making Understand the emerging core principles and tools that are increasingly driving scientific and technical progress Preview today's rapidly converging revolutions in mind science: from psychology to linguistics, artificial intelligence to anthropology Visit the exciting, shifting border between nanotech and biotech Humanity is on the cusp of a transformative event: The unification of all significant technologies based on a deep understanding and control of structures at the nanoscale. Nanoconvergence isn't just the "next big thing"--it is the moment scientists have been driving towards for decades. As biotechnology, information technology, cognitive science, physics, chemistry, and material science come together, their power will increase exponentially . . . giving humanity breathtaking power and responsibility, and forcing us to see ourselves in profoundly new ways. Nanoconvergence is about this revolution and how it will reshape your life, whether you're planning your career, seeking new business or investment opportunities, or simply a family member, citizen, human being. Written specifically for non-technical readers, this book offers a powerful vision of the near future: a vision firmly grounded in today's cutting-edge research discoveries. Discover new breakthroughs in measuring, manipulating, and organizing matter at the nanoscale - and the implications of those advances Learn why science fiction is wrong about nanotech--and why the truth is even more exciting Preview stunning new technologies built on the principles of cognitive science and enabled by nanotechnology Learn how nanotech may save Moore's Law, allowing computers to double in power every year for the next two decades Discover why nanoconvergence will spark a renaissance in social sciences--and make them more important than ever Examine how scientific and technological convergence may drive an unprecedented flourishing of human diversityBainbridge, William Sims is the author of 'Nanoconvergence The Unity of Nanoscience, Biotechnology, Information Technology and Cognitive Science', published 2007 under ISBN 9780132446433 and ISBN 013244643X.