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]]> By: Nanodot: Nanotechnology News and Discussion » Blog Archive » Sensible Swiss views on nanotechnology benefits, downsides http://www.foresight.org/nanodot/?p=2295#comment-82623 Nanodot: Nanotechnology News and Discussion » Blog Archive » Sensible Swiss views on nanotechnology benefits, downsides Fri, 22 Dec 2006 23:06:28 +0000 http://www.foresight.org/nanodot/?p=2295#comment-82623 [...] However, see also the list of questions asked of participants (page 51 of final report, page 53 of pdf). Although it’s clear that the project has tried to make these balanced, the overall impression given by the questions is negative. How can one avoid this — biasing the questions? It seems to me that, between the information presented and the wording of the questions, it’s very difficult to avoid influencing the participant’s responses. As mentioned here repeatedly, a more explicitly adversarial process might give more accurate results. —Christine [...] [...] However, see also the list of questions asked of participants (page 51 of final report, page 53 of pdf). Although it’s clear that the project has tried to make these balanced, the overall impression given by the questions is negative. How can one avoid this — biasing the questions? It seems to me that, between the information presented and the wording of the questions, it’s very difficult to avoid influencing the participant’s responses. As mentioned here repeatedly, a more explicitly adversarial process might give more accurate results. —Christine [...]

]]> By: brian http://www.foresight.org/nanodot/?p=2295#comment-30676 brian Tue, 22 Aug 2006 18:23:47 +0000 http://www.foresight.org/nanodot/?p=2295#comment-30676 [Pessimistic] While I'm fairly idealistic about public potential for participation, I'm personally wary of any attempt to communicate _risk_ to the public in an 'effective' manner--based on what I've run accross in risk and participation studies. The public (and experts!) are not rational about risk management in their daily lives or in policy and opinion--this means that in public participation they either don't realize the lack of rationality or don't care because issue X is in their back yard. I believe one should try to convey information in a clear manner (showing biases or presenting multiple sides), and listen to public concerns and address them where possible, but otherwise don't depend on full acceptance. [Optimistic] In the case of nanotech, I like the general education focus and hope it is incorporated and packaged with educational system redesign...provided that ever happens. In the mean time, if there are control systems for quality and safety, I prefer an emphasis on the positive side. It should be a policy maker and implementer's _job_ to represent the best interests of the public--and they can do so in situations where there are systems and interest group support in place. [Pessimistic] While I’m fairly idealistic about public potential for participation, I’m personally wary of any attempt to communicate _risk_ to the public in an ‘effective’ manner–based on what I’ve run accross in risk and participation studies. The public (and experts!) are not rational about risk management in their daily lives or in policy and opinion–this means that in public participation they either don’t realize the lack of rationality or don’t care because issue X is in their back yard. I believe one should try to convey information in a clear manner (showing biases or presenting multiple sides), and listen to public concerns and address them where possible, but otherwise don’t depend on full acceptance.

[Optimistic] In the case of nanotech, I like the general education focus and hope it is incorporated and packaged with educational system redesign…provided that ever happens. In the mean time, if there are control systems for quality and safety, I prefer an emphasis on the positive side. It should be a policy maker and implementer’s _job_ to represent the best interests of the public–and they can do so in situations where there are systems and interest group support in place.

]]> By: Matt Arnold http://www.foresight.org/nanodot/?p=2295#comment-29386 Matt Arnold Sun, 13 Aug 2006 03:18:11 +0000 http://www.foresight.org/nanodot/?p=2295#comment-29386 Christine - That sounds like a good plan. Christine – That sounds like a good plan.

]]> By: Martin G. Smith http://www.foresight.org/nanodot/?p=2295#comment-29274 Martin G. Smith Fri, 11 Aug 2006 23:29:07 +0000 http://www.foresight.org/nanodot/?p=2295#comment-29274 Hello Christine Agreed – The Three Rules are a ‘Classic’ set I developed in a ‘Psycho/Judicial’ setting and the Third rule is always the most difficult. I suggest that one should be cognizant of one’s bias and if necessary be prepared to declare it, transparency, of course being the go if progress is to be made. Nanotechnology has become the ‘Diversion of Choice’ for my crew, who lap up the knowledge as it flows down the Highway of Light. While we sit in the middle of a very sophisticated Rapid Prototyping/Manufacturing facility waiting for the machines to run through their cycle, it is exciting to watch where the technology is going. Hello Christine
Agreed – The Three Rules are a ‘Classic’ set I developed in a ‘Psycho/Judicial’ setting and the Third rule is always the most difficult. I suggest that one should be cognizant of one’s bias and if necessary be prepared to declare it, transparency, of course being the go if progress is to be made.

Nanotechnology has become the ‘Diversion of Choice’ for my crew, who lap up the knowledge as it flows down the Highway of Light. While we sit in the middle of a very sophisticated Rapid Prototyping/Manufacturing facility waiting for the machines to run through their cycle, it is exciting to watch where the technology is going.

]]> By: Christine Peterson http://www.foresight.org/nanodot/?p=2295#comment-29107 Christine Peterson Thu, 10 Aug 2006 21:28:27 +0000 http://www.foresight.org/nanodot/?p=2295#comment-29107 Hi Martin -- I don't know whether it's realistic to get people to leave their agenda outside. I'm suggesting we let people keep their agendas and try for more transparency about what those agendas are. —Christine Hi Martin — I don’t know whether it’s realistic to get people to leave their agenda outside. I’m suggesting we let people keep their agendas and try for more transparency about what those agendas are. —Christine

]]> By: Christine Peterson http://www.foresight.org/nanodot/?p=2295#comment-29084 Christine Peterson Thu, 10 Aug 2006 20:59:33 +0000 http://www.foresight.org/nanodot/?p=2295#comment-29084 Hi Matt -- Not sure I have time to do a whole new set, but maybe we could use theirs and just leave out a few cards to even things up. Would that work? —Christine Hi Matt — Not sure I have time to do a whole new set, but maybe we could use theirs and just leave out a few cards to even things up. Would that work? —Christine

]]> By: Martin G. Smith http://www.foresight.org/nanodot/?p=2295#comment-29046 Martin G. Smith Thu, 10 Aug 2006 19:31:39 +0000 http://www.foresight.org/nanodot/?p=2295#comment-29046 Before everyone get their egos in a knot over whether the game has a bias, or Dana has a bias, or even Foresight has a bias – apply the Three Rule of Assessment. 1 Look for what is there that should not be 2 Look for what is not there that should be 3 Leave your ego/agenda on a peg outside the door Tried it? No success yet? Repeat until you get it right. When that happens we all will be making progress. Bias declared at http://abota.blogsource.com Before everyone get their egos in a knot over whether the game has a bias, or Dana has a bias, or even Foresight has a bias – apply the Three Rule of Assessment.
1 Look for what is there that should not be
2 Look for what is not there that should be
3 Leave your ego/agenda on a peg outside the door
Tried it? No success yet? Repeat until you get it right. When that happens we all will be making progress.
Bias declared at http://abota.blogsource.com

]]> By: Matt Arnold http://www.foresight.org/nanodot/?p=2295#comment-28636 Matt Arnold Wed, 09 Aug 2006 23:57:45 +0000 http://www.foresight.org/nanodot/?p=2295#comment-28636 Christine, it's unfortunate that their version of the Creative Commons license does not allow derivative versions to be created or we could fix this problem (and also correct their numerous misspellings and other typos). As it is, what if you create your own game from scratch and we play it together when you are a guest of honor at Penguicon? I can provide you with graphic design and printing. -Matt Arnold Head of Event Schedule Penguicon 5.0 Christine,
it’s unfortunate that their version of the Creative Commons license does not allow derivative versions to be created or we could fix this problem (and also correct their numerous misspellings and other typos). As it is, what if you create your own game from scratch and we play it together when you are a guest of honor at Penguicon? I can provide you with graphic design and printing.
-Matt Arnold
Head of Event Schedule
Penguicon 5.0

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