Nanotech: more knowledge = less fear
Stacy Lawrence at Technology Review presents a graphic showing that knowledge and fear about nanotech anti-correlate: “In one survey, the more people knew about nanotech, the greater optimism they had about its potential benefits; the less knowledge, the more concern they had over potential risks.” I could not tell the source of this info; if you can, please comment.–CP
May 28th, 2005 at 7:48 PM
At bottom of the article is the following:
*Projection data based on application of average annual growth rate. **Based on a survey of 1,536 U.S. adults, data from March and April 2004. Source: Venture Analytics, Lux Research, BCC Research, Journal of Nanoparticle Research, BMRB International.