Florin Frant
The first part of the present paper posits the emerging concept of ‘nano-bio-info-cogno convergence’ as providing a basis for a new cluster of technological innovations for human enhancement and social change in the context of modern developments in information technology. The second part of...
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Eftimie Murgu University of Resita
2008-10-01
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| Series: | Analele Universităţii "Eftimie Murgu" Reşiţa: Fascicola I, Inginerie |
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| Online Access: | http://anale-ing.uem.ro/2008/2008_a22.pdf |
| Summary: | The first part of the present paper posits the emerging concept of
‘nano-bio-info-cogno convergence’ as providing a basis for a new
cluster of technological innovations for human enhancement and social
change in the context of modern developments in information
technology. The second part of the paper reviews some deep economic
and social trends that pertain to the emerging concept of a ‘Sustainable
Knowledge Society’ (SKS). These trends include the nature of work,
global environmental and ecological issues, education and learning, the
role of services, and the nature of the welfare state. The final part of
the paper is devoted to the economic implications of these new
technological and socio-economic scenarios. The paper considers these
matters in general terms and in terms of applied policy
recommendations. |
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| ISSN: | 1453-7397 1453-7397 |