Biotechnology and Security
The current issue of Foreign Affairs has a few interesting articles about the advances in biotechnology and their impact on national and international security. Biotechnology is really advancing remarkably fast, and even though I try to keep informed about it as much as possible I am constantly amazed by how far we have already gone into the realms that once seemed like science fiction. (I wish there were a blog about biotechnology similar to Engadget or Gizmodo. If someone knows about something like that please let me know.) Unfortunately, as the technology advances so do potential abuses. The facilities needed to develop an advanced bioweapon are now within the financial and knowledge reach of small groups and even individuals. One scary thought that is on my mind is the possibility of someone out there engineering a more lethal airborne version of HIV for instance. We do indeed live in exciting times, but potential dangers are also too frightening to ignore.
About the Author
Bojan Tunguz
Bojan Tunguz was born in Bosnia and Herzegovina, which he and his family fled during the civil war for the neighboring Croatia. Over the past two decades he has studied, lived and worked in the United States. He is a theoretical physicist with degrees from Stanford and University of Illinois. Tunguz has taught physics at several prominent liberal arts colleges and has been writing about physics, science and technology for more than a decade. He also has a wide spectrum of interests, and reads and writes about current events, society, culture, religion and politics. Over the years he has reviewed many of the books that he has read, and posted his reviews on various online outlets. In 2011 he had become a top 10 reviewer on Amazon.com, where he continues to be very active. Aside from reading and writing, Tunguz enjoys traveling, digital photography, hiking, and fitness. He resides with his wife in Indiana. You can follow my review updates on the following pages as well: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/tunguzreview Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/tunguzreviews Google+: https://plus.google.com/u/0/104312842297641697463/posts
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