About Mike Treder Expertise My specialty is the societal and environmental implications of advanced nanotechnology. I can help people to better understand the implications of molecular manufacturing -- building products "from the bottom up," and to focus on the real risks and benefits of the technology.
Experience I am a professional writer, speaker, and activist with a background in technology and communications company management. In 2002, I co-founded the Center for Responsible Nanotechnology (CRN), a non-profit think tank. CRN promotes public awareness and education, and the crafting of effective policy to maximize benefits and reduce dangers. I am the executive director of CRN.
Organizations - Research Fellow, Institute for Ethics and Emerging Technologies
- Advisory Board, Global Risks Council
- Consultant, Future Technologies Advisory Group
- Editorial Advisory Board, Nanotech Briefs
- Consultant, AC/UNU Millennium Project
Publications The Futurist (magazine)
The Scientific Conquest of Death (book chapter)
Future Brief (online journal)
Expert: Mike Treder Date: 10/4/2006 Subject: Nanotechnology
Question I am deciding to do a science project/experiment on
nanotechnology. So I was wondering if nanotechnology is used in
agriculture. Example would be plant growths. Is there a possiblity
that I can do an experiment on nanotechnology used in agriculture
in which I compare the plant growth of one motified by
nanotechnology and one that is organic?
Answer Nanotechnology is not yet advanced enough to have much of an impact on agriculture. Modification of organisms normally would be considered biotechnology instead of nanotechnology. Sorry, but I can't see how you could do a practical science project today involving nanotech.
