Drexler - Smalley Response - Due 7/7
For this post you need to read the debate on nanotechnology.
Start with Richard Smalley's Scientific American article.
Then read the debate he had with K. Eric Drexler over here.
Alternatively, I have the pdfs up on Angel.
For the blog entry, answer this series of short questions (1-2 sentences for each)
- What is the main point of contention between Drexler and Smalley?
- What is at stake in their argument?
- Name a few strategies they use to refute the other side.
- How does both Smalley and Drexler develop their ethos (provide an example)
- Point to at least one logical fallacy used on both sides and explain why it is fallacy (see GRs pg 17-19)
- Which side to do you think was more convincing and why?

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