Convergence of Knowledge, Technology and Society Beyond Convergence of Nano-Bio-Info-Cognitive Technologies /

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Roco, Mihail C. (Editor), Bainbridge, William S. (Editor), Tonn, Bruce (Editor), Whitesides, George (Editor)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2013.
• Series: Science Policy Reports,
• Subjects: Materials science.; Neurosciences.; Biotechnology.; Philosophy.; Computers.; Economic policy.; Nanotechnology.; Materials Science.; R & D/Technology Policy.; Information Systems and Communication Service.; Philosophy of Technology.

Convergence of knowledge and technology for the benefit of society (CKTS) is the core opportunity for progress in the 21st century, based on five principles: (1) the interdependence of all components of nature and society, (2) enhancement of creativity and innovation through evolutionary processes o...