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| Howard Lovy |
 Posted: Tue Sep 30, 2003 8:46 pm |
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U.K. recognizes importance of perception
What sets the British nanotech advisory process above others, including
the United States', is its simultaneous study of public attitudes toward
nanotechnology. The group is inviting market research companies to
survey "1000-2000 people to establish what is the awareness of
nanotechnology amongst members of the public" and to hold "workshops
with members of the public to explore their ideas about nanotechnology,
and to identify and discuss any potential concerns or questions that
might arise." There will also be a monthlong "Web consultation" to allow
anyone to (just love the genteel British wording) "engage with the
project and inform the working group's thinking."
The British working group should be applauded for recognizing early the
importance of public perception -- oftentimes wholly divorced from fact
yet just as important a consideration as real science -- when
formulating public policy.
For the complete commentary, please see Howard Lovy's NanoBot:
http://nanobot.blogspot.com/2003_09_28_nanobot_archive.html#10649252452190116 |
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