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Dr. Sagman's lecture on nanotechnology was quite the eye-opener. The things new technologies are capable of are truly amazing. Things that were once not possible seem to be almost effortless with nanotechnology. With today's advancements, new technology is almost inevitable, and Dr. Sagman made a note about that fact during his talk. This is probably something we'll have to get used to during our lifetime. Because these new technologies are appearing so fast, there doesn't seem to be anyone who is regulating it, which is very concerning. For example, cloning created a lot of concern when it was first introduced. People feared that a superior race would be created since specific genes could be selected and take over the world. It seemed those science fiction novels would become a reality in the near future. However, the government created laws that restricted what could and could not be cloned. In Canada, human cloning is banned. I think with time, the government will step in to enforce regulations on what scientist can and cannot do. People will voice their opinions regarding new technology and the ethical concerns that follow it.