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IEET Readers and New Scientist Readers Disagree on Tech Impact


May 05, 2011

In identical polls conducted simultaneously during April 2011, readers at the two sites gave different answers regarding the potentially most powerful emerging technologies.


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Posted by Mike Treder  on  05/05  at  01:13 PM

It seems to me that the choices made by IEET readers show considerably more sophistication in understanding how quickly (or not) certain technologies are likely to have an impact. But perhaps I’m just biased in favor of our audience.





Posted by Matt Brown  on  05/05  at  08:23 PM

Well at least you’re honest about it Mike. smile

I also happen to agree.  Looking at the state of biotech versus the state nanotech it doesn’t seem like a very difficult call to make.





Posted by Peter Wicks  on  05/06  at  10:14 AM

We’re the best! smile





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