Unit 5.3, Exercise 3, Page 134.0:00
Welcome back to the show.0:19
We are talking with James Blunt, author of Nanotechnology the Next Big Thing.0:21
Tell us James, how do you think this science can affect people's lifestyles?0:27
I believe nanotechnology will affect our lives in every way possible, including transportation, housing, consumer products, the environment, security, food and medicine.0:32
Can you explain a few of the more common effects people will notice in their daily lives in terms of transportation?0:43
People will see cars and planes become much safer and more efficient.0:50
Newer, lighter materials will be used in the manufacturing process that will make them stronger yet lighter.0:55
These changes will mean less fuel will be used while at the same time each will be faster and easier to operate.1:02
Also, everyday consumer products such as cleaning materials will also be safer and more efficient.1:09
Self cleaning glass and fabrics will save time and money because people will no longer have to purchase and use chemically produced cleaning agents to clean their homes and clothing.1:15
Of course, all of these advancements would have great positive effects on the environment because we would be removing chemicals and the huge need for fossil fuels.1:26
Also, new technology would help us purify water to a state that it would be drinkable by all living things.1:35
Those sound like great changes.1:41
James, what can you tell us about life saving developments like food production and medical progress?1:43
As far as food production goes, there could be huge improvements.1:52
Hunger could literally be wiped out.1:56
If we used this technology to safely produce genetically engineered crops of all kinds, we could safely produce much larger, better quality wheat crops, fruits, vegetables and animal food sources.1:58
The most exciting news though is in the field of medicine we believe the greatest achievements would be seen in the areas of diagnosis and treatment.2:12
We could detect genetic disease long before any symptoms are seen or felt and treat the disease quickly and efficiently.2:21
Drugs could be directly injected into the bloodstream which would cause a faster, more positive result.2:28
It is hoped that many devastating illnesses and diseases would be cured or at least controlled with these methods.2:34
That is very exciting news James.2:40
Thank you for sharing your insights into this topic and explaining some of the great technology that we can look forward to in the future.2:43
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