Risk analysis of new and emerging technologies requires innovative approaches that are
agile, exploratory, and can accommodate broad stakeholder engagement and perspectives …

In spite of great expectations about the potential of nanotechnology, this study shows that
people are rather ambiguous and pessimistic about nanotechnology applications in the food …

This paper aims to review different discourses within the emerging field of ethical reflection
on nanotechnology. I will start by analysing the early stages of this debate, showing how it …

Nanotechnology in societal development is a pivotal exploration of the intricate interplay
between nanotechnology and societal evolution. In an era characterised by rapid …

Imagined nanotechnology futures are polarised between utopian dreams and apocalyptic
nightmares. This paper provides an introduction to nanotechnology, a highly complex …

Abstract Representations of science and technology, embodied as imaginaries, visions, and
expectations, have become a growing focus of analysis. These representations are of …

Most previous studies of public understanding of nanotechnology have found that very few
members of the public know much about this emerging field. Such results set the expectation …

In this dissertation I explore nanotechnology's foreseen implications for the global South by
asking: to what extent does nanotechnology offer hope for a more equitable world? Overall, I …

Technological modifications of food are being marketed as novel products that will enhance
consumer choice and nutritional value. A recent manifestation is nanotechnology, entering …

Executive summary As technologies continue to advance, our ability to accurately assess
their overall risks and benefits has become increasingly critical. Globally, decision-makers …