| Nanotechnology, quite simply, is working with | | | | molecules from the ground up will allow the creation |
| elements and substances on a molecular level. You | | | | of new products that will be stronger, lighter and |
| probably remember from science class that | | | | better for the environment. |
| everything in existence is made up of molecules. | | | | As with any new technology, there are concerns |
| Even the air you breathe is made up of molecules. | | | | about abuse. Some people worry that this form of |
| There are some misconceptions about | | | | advancement will give humans too much power over |
| nanotechnology and what it truly is. Many people | | | | creation. |
| think nanotechnology is simply working with very | | | | Some Christians argue that God created atoms and |
| small particles to create complex systems. But this | | | | molecules the way that He wanted them and that |
| isn't all that it's about. Nanotechnology in its truest | | | | for us to tamper with them is blasphemy. These |
| form is reconstructing things at a base level. | | | | concerns have led to groups debating the possibility |
| Those who pioneered nanotech had visions of | | | | of regulation. They say that perhaps there's a need |
| creating motors and robotic arms that were smaller | | | | to form a regulatory body that will put limitations and |
| than typical cells. To give you an idea of the scale in | | | | restrictions on what can be done with nanotech. |
| mind, nanotech seeks to create models and machines | | | | New technology has been met with positive and |
| that measure 100 nanometers or less. What is a | | | | negative responses since science has been around. |
| nanometer? A nanometer is one billionth of a meter. | | | | There will be those who choose to do good things |
| It's too small for the human eye to see. | | | | with nanotechnology. But there are those who are |
| This technology, it is believed, will be able to push | | | | going to try to create new viruses and diseases or |
| electronics and computer power past the breakneck | | | | find other ways to manipulate it for personal gain. |
| speed at which it currently develops. It is speculated | | | | Either way, this technology is here and is being |
| that these methods of creating particles and | | | | developed very quickly. |