Ethics and governance of nanotechnology focusing on democracy and sustainability

Ethics and nanotechnology – aspects of democracy, legitimacy and sustainable development Farm Inn, 26 Nov 2009 Michael Søgaard Jørgensen The Science Shop c/o DTU Management Technical University of Denmark 2800 Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark [email_address]

Agenda ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

From nanoethics to nanogovernance ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

The nanochallenge! ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Many societal areas addressed with nanotechnologies ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Hypes and hopes ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Co-shaping of technology and society (1) ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Co-shaping of technology and society (2) ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Case: Changing agendas about genetic modified plants ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Some environmental potentials and risks related to nanotechnology ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

The “nanochallenge” in short ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

A governance model based on integrated design ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

(1) Deconstruction of scripts and scenarios in R&D visions ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

OILFRESH (1) ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

OILFRESH (2) ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Sociology of technology: Script and description ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Sociology of technology: Enrollment and translation ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Should we fight bacteria? “ The Silver Nano Health System is a comprehensive system developed by Samsung to improve your quality of life by eliminating bacteria from the places that count most.....Just as a dirty washer never truly cleans clothes… Samsung has found a solution in the safety of silver , ionizing silver into ions for an effective coating that lets your home appliances remain remarkably free of bacteria and odors. ”

Actor-networks around nano-silver (I) ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Actor-networks around nano-silver (II) ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Actor-networks around nano-silver (III) ,[object Object],[object Object]

To make a technology ’work’ in a robust way ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Governance model (2): Systems’ approach to nanotechnology ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Governance model (3): Env. assessment based on dialogue and life cycle perspective ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

The principle behind a life cycle inventory of a product ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Nanospeed badminton racket in life cycle perspective Materials, Energy, Chemicals and Others matrix for the different life cycle stages of a “nanospeed” badminton racket. Nanospeed racket Raw materials Production Use Disposal M aterials Fossil fuels Waste resin E nergy Vacuum pump Melting and curing C hemicals Chlorinated and other solvents Nanoparticles released from waste? O ther aspects, including occupational health and safety Occupational handling of nanoparticles

Motor oil with nanoparticles in life cycle perspective The Materials, Energy, Chemicals and Others matrix for the different life cycle stages of a motor oil. Oil lubricant Raw materials Production Use Disposal M aterials Fossil fuels E nergy Electricity Improved lubrication? C hemicals Release of nanoparticles? Nanoparticles released from waste? O ther aspects, including occupational health and safety Occupational handling of nanoparticles

Environmental potential from a nanotechnology-based product!? (Steinfeldt et al., 2004) CC = Car Coating Steinfelt et al 2004: Globalwarming potential (kg CO2-equivalents per m2 coated surface

Risk = hazard + exposure Use/process (frequency, duration, amount) Source: Poul Bo Larsen ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Typology of nanomaterials (Hansen et al 2007)

A general model for qualitative assessment of work environment ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

A general model for qualitative assessment of environment ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Reactions in lung alveoles from particles and nanoparticles Nanoparticles released into the blood Bigger particles easier digested by macrophages Fine particles Ultrafine particles < 0.1. nm Nano particles, environment and health. From Ecological Council (in Danish)

Environmental strategies ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Source reduction: Nanoparticles (1) ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Source reduction: Nanoparticles (2) ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Need for democratic governance ,[object Object],[object Object]

Aspects of governance ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

: Case: NanoCap ( “Nanotechnology Capacity Building NGOs”) ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Governance as an ongoing process ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Room for democracy & legitimacy? ,[object Object],[object Object]

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