I’m launching Metamodern for public access today, and would like to say a few words of introduction about its topics and purpose.
My main focus will be on research progress, largely in nanoscience and technology, and often with a special perspective: how current research is applicable to the development of advanced nanosystems. I’ve found that a system-building perspective can highlight research opportunities that might otherwise be missed. I’ll sometimes suggest specific research objectives that seem practical, valuable, and ready for work.
However, Metamodern isn’t intended to be “a blog about nanotechnology”; its scope includes broader issues involving technologies with world-changing potential. For example, looking well downstream in technology development, I will sketch the requirements for large-scale systems able to restore the atmosphere to its pre-industrial composition. Closer to hand, social software and the computational infrastructure of our society are high on the list. The posts below give some indication of the range of topics I have in mind.
In some posts I’ll invite comments, raise questions, and ask readers for ideas and answers. Comments will be moderated to maintain focus and avoid the usual problems.
I hope that you’ll find enough of value to visit often.
