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The difficulties surrounding the development of new technologies, such as information technology, biotechnology and nanotechnology have been discussed at length. As these technologies converge, however, new challenges and implications for society are emerging. This workshop, organised by the Science in Society Programme, will begin to assess what these challenges are and how society could respond.

14.00 – 14.15 Introduction – Professor Steve Rayner,

Director of the ESRC Science in Society Programme

14.15 – 15.40 Dr Phil Macnaghten, IEPPP, Lancaster University

Discussion

15.50 – 15.15 Dr Jack Stilgoe, Demos

Discussion

15.25 – 15.55 Dr Nick Bostrom, Faculty of Philosophy, University of Oxford

Discussion

16.05-16.30 Closing remarks - Steve Rayner