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Nanoparticles and Mega-fears Debating the Risks of Nanotechnology
Title
Nanoparticles and Mega-fears [electronic resource (video)] : Debating the Risks of Nanotechnology / La Compagnie des Taxi-Brousse.
Published
New York, N.Y. : Infobase, [2010], c2009.
Physical Description
1 streaming video file (51 min.) : sd., col., digital file.
Local Notes
Access is available to the Yale community.
Notes
Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on May 27, 2010.
Films on Demand is distributed by Infobase for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware.
Closed-captioned.
Title from distributor's description.
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Access restricted by licensing agreement.
Summary
Alongside the glittery promise of nanotechnology sits a Pandora's box of potential concerns that range from worrisome applications like nano-enhanced surveillance devices and weapon systems to unintended consequences such as nanopollution and nanotoxicity. This program takes a balanced look at the debate over potential nanotech risks as it presents viewers with the informed opinions of advocates and opponents alike. A voyage of discovery that spans the globe, Nanoparticles and Mega-fears discusses the "gray goo effect" and transhumanism, nanos on the battlefield, nanoscale RFID tagging, the leaching of nanoparticles into the ecosystem, nanoscale effects on the human body, and more. The question of a nanotech gap between developed and developing countries is addressed as well. An excellent discussion-starter! Produced by La Compagnie des Taxi-brousse in partnership with UER/EBU, EEC DG Research, CNC, Region L-R, PROCIREP-ANGOA, France5, UR, RTBF, and TFO. A part of the series Welcome to the Nanoworld!
Variant and related titles
Debating the Risks of Nanotechnology
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Originally produced: La Compagnie des Taxi-Brousse, 2010
Format
Images / Online / Video & Film
Language
English
Added to Catalog
May 20, 2019
Series
Welcome to the Nanoworld!
System details note
Mode of access: Internet.
System requirements: FOD playback platform.
Audience
11 & up.
Contents
Nano-Fears (2:37)
Nanotechnology: Catastrophe Scenario (2:09)
Fear of the Nanoworld and Transhumanism (2:48)
Superman: Fantasy vs. Reality (3:07)
Personal Data Collectors (2:49)
Nanoscience vs. Nano-Applications (2:14)
Danger Linked to Nanoparticles (2:37)
Nanoparticles: Unknown Risks (2:52)
Nanoparticles and Toxicology (4:26)
Carbon Nanotubes (3:22)
Nanotechnology and Toxicity (3:47)
Nanos, Toxicology, and Testing (2:45)
Nanotechnology and Risk Research (2:15)
Nanotechnology and Global Inequality (3:32)
Nanotechnology: First World vs. Third World (1:54)
Pros and Cons of Nanotechnology (1:36)
Future of Nanotechnology (4:06)
Videorecording number
41692s Infobase
41696 Infobase
Subjects
Genre/Form
Educational films.
Internet videos.
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Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm)
Infobase.
La Compagnie des Taxi-Brousse.
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