Educating myself about risk management principles and nanotechnology

My usual approach to risk management is focused on possible outcomes and determining the odds of a particular outcome. The area of concern (health, finances, creative endeavours, etc.) is one of many other factors, including my bottom line, which can affect my decision. Extrapolating from the personal to the societal, I think that risk management for nanotechnology requires a whole series of considerations and a range of strategies. The article I mentioned yesterday (Risk Management Principles for Nanotechnology) says basically the same thing at much greater length. More tomorrow.

One quick thing, there’s a well known poet (“Britain’s leading theatre and film poet”), Tony Harrison, visiting at the University of British Columbia’s Green College for the next week or so. He’s giving a series of public talks, performances, and a workshop on reading and performing verse.  More info. here.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *