A nuanced discussion of human enhancement that argues for enhancement that does not significantly exceed what is currently possible for human beings.
The transformative potential of genetic and cybernetic technologies to enhance human capabilities is most often either rejected on moral and prudential grounds or hailed as the future salvation of humanity. In this book, Nicholas Agar offers a more nuanced view, making a case for moderate human enhancement -- improvements to attributes and abilities that do not significantly exceed what is currently possible for human beings. He argues against radical human enhancement, or improvements that greatly exceed current human capabilities.
Agar explores notions of transformative change and motives for human enhancement; distinguishes between the instrumental and intrinsic value of enhancements; argues that too much enhancement undermines human identity; considers the possibility of cognitively enhanced scientists; and argues against radical life extension. Making the case for moderate enhancement, Agar argues that many objections to enhancement are better understood as directed at the degree of enhancement rather than enhancement itself. Moderate human enhancement meets the requirement of truly human enhancement. By radically enhancing human cognitive capabilities, by contrast, we may inadvertently create beings ("post-persons") with moral status higher than that of persons. If we create beings more entitled to benefits and protections against harms than persons, Agar writes, this will be bad news for the unenhanced. Moderate human enhancement offers a more appealing vision of the future and of our relationship to technology.
Название: Heat Transfer Enhancement With Nano ISBN: 148225400X ISBN-13(EAN): 9781482254006 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 31390.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание:
Nanofluids are gaining the attention of scientists and researchers around the world. This new category of heat transfer medium improves the thermal conductivity of fluid by suspending small solid particles within it and offers the possibility of increased heat transfer in a variety of applications. Bringing together expert contributions from across the globe, Heat Transfer Enhancement with Nanofluids presents a complete understanding of the application of nanofluids in a range of fields and explains the main techniques used in the analysis of nanofuids flow and heat transfer.
Providing a rigorous framework to help readers develop devices employing nanofluids, the book addresses basic topics that include the analysis and measurements of thermophysical properties, convection, and heat exchanger performance. It explores the issues of convective instabilities, nanofluids in porous media, and entropy generation in nanofluids. The book also contains the latest advancements, innovations, methodologies, and research on the subject.
Presented in 16 chapters, the text:
Discusses the possible mechanisms of thermal conduction enhancement
Reviews the results of a theoretical analysis determining the anomalous enhancement of heat transfer in nanofluid flow
Assesses different approaches modeling the thermal conductivity enhancement of nanofluids
Focuses on experimental methodologies used to determine the thermophysical properties of nanofluids
Analyzes forced convection heat transfer in nanofluids in both laminar and turbulent convection
Highlights the application of nanofluids in heat exchangers and microchannels
Discusses the utilization of nanofluids in porous media
Introduces the boiling of nanofluids
Treats pool and flow boiling by analyzing the effect of nanoparticles on these complex phenomena
Indicates future research directions to further develop this area of knowledge, and more
Intended as a reference for researchers and engineers working in the field, Heat Transfer Enhancement with Nanofluids presents advanced topics that detail the strengths, weaknesses, and potential future developments in nanofluids heat transfer.
Автор: Satoshi Kawata Название: Tip Enhancement, ISBN: 0444520589 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780444520586 Издательство: Elsevier Science Рейтинг: Цена: 20380.00 р. Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Discusses the advances in the area of near-field Raman scattering, focusing on tip-enhanced and surface-enhanced Raman scattering. This work covers such features as: the optical structuring and manipulations, single molecule sensitivity, analysis of single-walled carbon nanotubes, and analytic applications in chemistry, and material sciences.
Название: Enlightened Absolutism ISBN: 0333439619 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780333439616 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 5449.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: A discussion of reform and reformers in 18th century Europe, covering such topics as the Danish reformers, Catherine the Great, Italy and Spain and the Habsburg Monarchy. Each essay assesses areas of development and controversy, indicates conclusions and areas where further work is necessary.
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