Since nanotechnology is the understanding and control of matter at the nanoscale, the first thing that popped into my mind is the creation of the atomic bomb (Nano.gov). Although nanotech and atomic engineering are not the same thing, I figured nanotech could create powerful weapons. Upon further research, The Department of Defense has shown the feasibility of creating a new class of weaponry- compact, powerful bombs that use nanometals (TheNanoAge.com). Laser system have also benefited from nanotechnology because smaller drones can pinpoint the lasers effectively and can help people reach places they can't (The Global Journal).
Nanotech can also been seen in other areas of art as well. In sports, nanotech has the ability to make tennis balls last longer, produce more power in golf clubs and hockey sticks, create more hydrodynamic swimsuit, and reduce the weight of a bicycle frame enough so that it can be held by a pinky finger (SportTechie). With these new developments, does it make competitive sports fair? If you were without the advantageous technology, you would be at a disadvantage. And because an athlete is given better equipments, they are more likely to break records for an example. Overall, nanotechnology has helped art grow, but ethically it may provide some issues.
Citations:
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"Military Nanotechnology Applications • TheNanoAge.com." Military Nanotechnology Applications • TheNanoAge.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 26 May 2015.
"Present and Future Impacts of Nanotechnology in Sports - SportTechie." SportTechie. N.p., 15 July 2014. Web. 26 May 2015.
"The Future of Nanotechnology in Warfare | The Global Journal." The Future of Nanotechnology in Warfare | The Global Journal. N.p., n.d. Web. 26 May 2015.
"What Is Nanotechnology?" What Is Nanotechnology? N.p., n.d. Web. 24 May 2015. <http://www.nano.gov/nanotech-101/what/definition>.
I really like how you bring in current examples like the tennis ball and sports in general. I think that many people are able to relate to this, so it brings the nanotechnology into a topic we can grasp. I also like how you ask a rhetorical question, and bring up the idea of ethical issues for people to think about.
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