Here are the key points of the presentation I'll be giving at the NBIC 2004 conference in NYC on February 26th.

Using History to Illuminate the Societal Implications of Converging Technologies

-250 Years of Converging Technologies
-Techno-economic Waves and Socio-political Responses
-Neurotechnology Bottlenecks: Biochip (NB) and Brain Imaging (IC)
-NBIC Convergence Enables Neurotechnology
-Neuroceuticals: Improving Human Performance
-Societal Impacts of Neurotechnology
-Neurocompetitive Advantage
-Unknown Impact: Perception Shift
-Evolution of Neuropolicy Issues
-Neurosociety Institute Focus Areas