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* Isotopes filtration technology (e.g. metal-organic frameworks and nanopores) could make it easy to produce [[wp:Enriched_uranium|enriched uranium]] for dirty bombs, [[wp:Operation_Argus|EMP]] or nuclear weapons - too easy for certain states, groups or eventually one day for individuals. | * Isotopes filtration technology (e.g. metal-organic frameworks and nanopores) could make it easy to produce [[wp:Enriched_uranium|enriched uranium]] for dirty bombs, [[wp:Operation_Argus|EMP]] or nuclear weapons - too easy for certain states, groups or eventually one day for individuals. | ||
* Cyber-crimes and cyber-terrorism are itself more of a smaller problem. But if used by organized crime or states in combination with other means it can become a serious threat. With self-improving AI this would get even worse although only a very [[wp:Technological_singularity#Hard_vs._soft_takeoff|soft takeoff]] is likely to happen. | * Cyber-crimes and cyber-terrorism are itself more of a smaller problem. But if used by organized crime or states in combination with other means it can become a serious threat. With self-improving AI this would get even worse although only a very [[wp:Technological_singularity#Hard_vs._soft_takeoff|soft takeoff]] is likely to happen. | ||
* Robots and androids could be a target for hackers and turn them against their "hosts". (SLD fall out of this category because their programming is more "hard-wired".) | * Robots and androids could be a target for hackers and turn them against their "hosts". (SLD fall out of this category because their programming is more "hard-wired".) Also, any kind of mass production to create a loyal army isn't less concerning. | ||
* Amok-running AIs are mostly fiction but a rest risk remains and grows the more the technology matures. A "true global community" could limit such risk - for a while. | * Amok-running AIs are mostly fiction but a rest risk remains and grows the more the technology matures. A "true global community" could limit such risk - for a while. | ||
* Self-consuming capitalism: AI and robots let many people lose their job due to effects of competition and rationalization. Therefor these technologies are restricted until the political discussion has been ended. An unlimited use could eventually destabilize all WCG markets and hence the whole political and social system. (Could be avoided by taxes on digital businesses and robots.) | * Self-consuming capitalism: AI and robots let many people lose their job due to effects of competition and rationalization. Therefor these technologies are restricted until the political discussion has been ended. An unlimited use could eventually destabilize all WCG markets and hence the whole political and social system. (Could be avoided by taxes on digital businesses and robots.) | ||
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** Production of common goods | ** Production of common goods | ||
::'''3D printers increasingly create a field of tension of security concerns and a sustainable economy.''' | ::'''3D printers increasingly create a field of tension of security concerns and a sustainable economy.''' | ||
::Lobbies could use pretextual arguments to ban 3D printing in public (not including companies of course). However, a matured technology enables cheap products and spare parts since it reduces packaging and | ::Lobbies could use pretextual arguments to ban 3D printing in public (not including companies of course). However, a matured technology enables cheap products and spare parts since it reduces packaging, transport and storage costs. Also the goods are produced "on demand". This reduces overproduction (less raw materials, less energy) which also somewhat avoids recycling of unsold goods. | ||
::The problem is not the technology but the mentality, the people who want to own weapons. That reminds to the discussion about the NRA in the USA. Theoretically it is correct that weapon itself are no problem but the people using them. However in real life the availability of weapons increase violence and a social climate of fear. You can even see it at the US police officers. Potential racist tendencies alone could never explain this. There is a reason why those officers always hold their gun ready: they are themselves in fear to get shot. | ::The problem is not the technology but the mentality, the people who want to own weapons. That reminds to the discussion about the NRA in the USA. Theoretically it is correct that weapon itself are no problem but the people using them. However in real life the availability of weapons increase violence and a social climate of fear. You can even see it at the US police officers. Potential racist tendencies alone could never explain this. There is a reason why those officers always hold their gun ready: they are themselves in fear to get shot. | ||
:: The murder rate (per 100.000 per year) in USA is 5. Germany has 0.7. USA has vast areas with low population numbers therefor a second look at cities is helpful. [[wp:List_of_cities_by_murder_rate|Detroit has a murder rate of 40]] while [[wp:de:T%C3%B6tungsrate_nach_L%C3%A4ndern#Liste_der_T.C3.B6tungsraten_2013_f.C3.BCr_ausgew.C3.A4hlte_Gro.C3.9Fst.C3.A4dte|Berlin has 1]]. | :: The murder rate (per 100.000 per year) in USA is 5. Germany has 0.7. USA has vast areas with low population numbers therefor a second look at cities is helpful. [[wp:List_of_cities_by_murder_rate|Detroit has a murder rate of 40]] while [[wp:de:T%C3%B6tungsrate_nach_L%C3%A4ndern#Liste_der_T.C3.B6tungsraten_2013_f.C3.BCr_ausgew.C3.A4hlte_Gro.C3.9Fst.C3.A4dte|Berlin has 1]]. | ||