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| | | Nordmann, Alfred | | European Communities, Directorate-General for Research | | | Converging Technologies - Shaping the Future of European Societies | | Foresighting the New Technology Wave | | | 2004 | | | Contents:
Introduction.
The Challenge.
Formation and Charge of the Expert Group.
The Work of the Expert Group.
The Expert Group?s Report.
Part 1.
From CTs to CTEKS - Areas of Interest and Fields of Application.
1. A Brief History of Converging Technologies.
2. The Definition of Converging Technologies (CTs).
3. Limits of Convergence.
4. Element of a European Approach: CTEKS.
5. General Characteristics of likely CT Applications.
Part 2.
Implications of Convergence.
1. European Contexts.
1.1. European Objectives.
1.2. Research for 2020 Europe.
1.3. The European Research Area.
2. Economic Opportunities, Societal Needs.
2.1. Utilizing the CTEKS Tool.
2.2. Need-Opportunity Integration through CTEKS.
3. Dimensions of Risk.
3.1. The Flipside of CTEKS.
3.2. Use, Dual Use, and Abuse.
3.3. Inherited Risk.
4. CTEKS for a Coherent Public Research Agenda.
Part.
European Steps towards Convergence.
1. Research Activities.
1.1. Mobilizing Knowledge for CTEKS.
1.2. Stimulating Research through CTEKS.
1.3. Design Challenges for CTEKS Solutions.
1.4. Supporting Research.
2. Research Infrastructure.
2.1. Widening the Circles of Convergence.
2.2. Interdisciplinary Excellence.
2.3. Measuring CTEKS.
2.4. Proactive Education.
3. Research Governance.
4. Foresight for Europe.
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