2003年6月11日,欧洲议会举行了一场国际研讨会,探讨纳米技术可能带来的社会影响。除了新科技所带来的划时代革新与机会之外,与会者也讨论对纳米技术的疑虑,从人类健康、对於环境的影响、对世界贸易与发展中国家的影响到武器的扩散等。因为目前尚无法看清这项技术会发展到什么地步,因此有来自不同国家的代 On June 11, 2003, the European Parliament held an international seminar on the possible social impact of nanotechnology. In addition to the epoch-making innovations and opportunities brought about by new technologies, participants also discussed doubts about nanotechnology, such as human health, environmental impact, impact on world trade and developing countries, and the proliferation of weapons. Because at this stage, it is impossible to see where this technology will be developed. Therefore, there are generations from different countries