The potential for nanomaterials to be harmful to human health

The potential for nanotechnology to be used for military purposes

The potential for nanotechnology to create a surveillance state

The potential for nanotechnology to lead to job losses

The development of new drugs and treatments for diseases

The development of new medical devices and implants

The development of new methods for diagnosing diseases

All of the above

The release of nanomaterials into the environment could harm wildlife

The release of nanomaterials into the environment could contaminate water sources

The release of nanomaterials into the environment could lead to the development of new superbugs

All of the above

Nanotechnology could lead to job losses in certain industries

Nanotechnology could create a new digital divide between the rich and the poor

Nanotechnology could lead to increased inequality

All of the above

Nanotechnology could enable the development of new solar cells and batteries

Nanotechnology could enable the development of new methods for storing energy

Nanotechnology could enable the development of new methods for generating energy

All of the above

Government should regulate nanotechnology to ensure that it is used safely and responsibly

Government should not regulate nanotechnology because it is a new and emerging technology

Government should only regulate nanotechnology if there is a clear and present danger

Government should not regulate nanotechnology because it would stifle innovation

Industry should regulate itself to ensure that nanotechnology is used safely and responsibly

Industry should not regulate itself because it is not in its best interests

Industry should only regulate itself if there is a clear and present danger

Industry should not regulate itself because it would stifle innovation

The public should be involved in the decision-making process about how nanotechnology is used

The public should not be involved in the decision-making process because they do not have the necessary expertise

The public should only be involved in the decision-making process if there is a clear and present danger

The public should not be involved in the decision-making process because it would slow down progress

The rapid pace of development of nanotechnology

The lack of scientific knowledge about the potential risks of nanotechnology

The difficulty in detecting and measuring nanomaterials

All of the above

The development of new standards for the safe use of nanomaterials

The development of new methods for detecting and measuring nanomaterials

The development of new policies for the responsible use of nanotechnology

All of the above

The principle that when there is a threat of serious or irreversible damage, lack of full scientific certainty should not be used as a reason for postponing measures to prevent or minimize the damage

The principle that the burden of proof lies with the proponent of a new technology to show that it is safe

The principle that the costs of a new technology should be borne by the public, not by the private sector

The principle that the benefits of a new technology should outweigh the risks

Ethics can help to identify the potential benefits and risks of nanotechnology

Ethics can help to develop standards for the safe and responsible use of nanotechnology

Ethics can help to inform public policy decisions about nanotechnology

All of the above

Science can help to identify the potential benefits and risks of nanotechnology

Science can help to develop standards for the safe and responsible use of nanotechnology

Science can help to inform public policy decisions about nanotechnology

All of the above

Technology can help to develop new methods for detecting and measuring nanomaterials

Technology can help to develop new standards for the safe use of nanomaterials

Technology can help to develop new policies for the responsible use of nanotechnology

All of the above