Nanotechnology, Creation and God. | Prof Russell Cowburn | TEDxStHelier

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Published 2015-08-27
Russell Cowburn is Professor of Experimental Physics at the University of Cambridge where he leads a large research team studying the physics and applications of nanotechnology. He is also a Christian. In this talk he describes what nanotechnology is, how it might be used to help solve global problems such as climate change and how we might begin to answer questions such as ‘what does God think about nanotechnology?

A new industrial revolution is underway in which nanotechnology is being deployed in real products and offering possible solutions to climate change, water scarcity and growing healthcare needs as well as providing further answers to questions of origins of life. Is nanotechnology therefore a force for good, bringing relief to people in need and shedding further light on what it means to be human? Should faith communities embrace it positively? Or is it a threat, offering rival explanations for the origins of life and risking enormous environmental damage should it ever escape from our control? Professor Cowburn, who is both a nanotechnologist and a Christian, will give an overview of nanotechnology and discuss the ethics and theology of this new technology

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All Comments (21)
  • @ewelinakart
    Well, the issue is who is in power over this technology?
  • @krystynas4641
    We have everthing in our body we not need nothing , just clean water and food
  • @AlexLanglois1
    Incredible the amount of Christians who condemn others and think their interpretations of the Scriptures is better than others. This man's sense of ethics should be applauded. He is conscious of always trying to do good and respectful of Creation.
  • @cazuolmanjes1259
    Brilliant and enjoyable explanation. Thank you. “For his invisible qualities are clearly seen from the world’s creation onward, because they are perceived by the things made, even his eternal power and Godship, so that they are inexcusable.... You are worthy, Jehovah our God, to receive the glory and the honor and the power, because you created all things, and because of your will they came into existence and were created.” Romans 1:20; Revelation 4:11
  • @cancandoit
    "if handled and communicated properly...it's on track to be a significant force for good." And if not handled and communicated properly...then what?
  • @BenSwinden
    That moment when you realize he isn't wearing shoes
  • @impartialanalyst4392
    John 14:6 6. Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.....
  • @gizachewdiga
    Nice. I think photothermal excitation, field emissions, and quasiexcitations might be essential areas of study in this specialty.
  • @triggerholaday1878
    It's a bad thing. We are not meant to mess with his creation. When you change his design or modify his creation, your wrong. RFID chip, mark of beast. Nanotech is so wrong.
  • @swordofchrist5350
    Luke 17:33 [33]Whosoever shall seek to save his life shall lose it; and whosoever shall lose his life shall preserve it. Todo el que procure salvar su vida, la perderá; y todo el que la pierda, la salvará.
  • @1rgam3r
    Time stamp 17:10. Not true. We are clueless on how we went front a sterile elemental environment to life. We know what chemicals are needed but there’s no WAY it happened in a “primordial soup” scenario. Look up James Tour. This is his field.
  • @faithhopelove7777777
    GOD MADE OUR DNA SO I DOUBT HE WANTS IT CHANGED! NOT EVERYONE WHO SAYS THEY'RE CHRISTIAN ARE ACTUALLY CHRISTIANS! OBVIOUSLY!