Monday, July 19, 2004 by Mike Adams, the Health Ranger Editor of NaturalNews.com (See all articles...) Tags: nanotechnology, nanotech, green goo |
What is green goo? It's a runaway mass of self-replicating organisms created by biotechnology researchers relying on nanotech processes. Imagine an artificially-created microbe that can feed on practically anything, survive harsh conditions, and spread through the air. That's one rendition of the green goo threat.
Naturally, there's tremendous skepticism about these nano-threats, especially in the minds of those engaged in nanotechnology research or nano-based products. They say the threats aren't proven. But critics counter with the important point that nanotechnology should be proven safe before unleashed on the world, especially given the mere possibility of widespread, unstoppable destruction posed by tiny self-replicating machines or microbes.
What's my take? I haven't decided if nanotechnology is a legitimate threat or just an imagined one. The jury's still out in my mind. But given what I've seen with pharmaceuticals, genetically-modified crops and modern medicine in general, I'm downright suspicious of the profit motives of any corporation that promises to use nanotech to "make our lives better." Chances are, their main purpose for nanotech is to make their bank accounts fatter, and any concern for public welfare is seriously dimished by the potential for industrial profits.
In other words, nanotechnology or not, I don't trust corporate America. If they could build tiny, self-replicating machines to sneak into our homes and lift money out of our wallets, I have no doubt they'd do it.
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