Nanotech

The topic of Nanotechnology is dealing with small atoms and molecules and what their meaning and importance is. As we look at the topic of nanotechnology we can see how such small items have large impacts in our lives. As most things throughout the quarter have, it can connect back to art in some form. One that is related to art, but also to everyones lives, we see that the smallest things can have large impacts in peoples lives. Nanotechnology is a very important form of technology and art. 

Nanotech is interesting because it is so small, yet plays huge rolls in our lives. For example, nanotechnology is able to turn liquids to solids and flammable substance to non-flammable. As this possibility is provided we also learn how cancer treatment can be made better through nanotechnology. In particular, it was showed that bee venom could be used for treatment on individual cancer cells. The was astonishing me because to think that such a small particle could be what helps cure such a large disease that almost seems incurable at times to some. 
For this weeks lecture I found it crazy how such small particle's can play large rolls in somebody's life. It truly does show in art and this that small parts of art and small parts of technology are what brings out big parts of the image. Not all small things are truly small, and nanotechnology is a great example for this. 

Citations:

Gimzewski, Jim, and Victoria Vesna. The Nanomeme Syndrome: Blurring of Fact & Fiction in the Construction of a New Science. N.p., n.d. Web.

"Art in the Age of Nanotechnology." Art.Base. N.p., n.d. Web. 23 May 2016. <https://art.base.co/event/2104-art-in-the-age-of-nanotechnology>. 

 Pogue, David. "Making Stuff." PBS. Public Broadcasting Service, 26 Jan. 2011. Web. 28 May 2017.

 "Atoms and Molecules." Learning Center Sm"Computer Years Big Small Screen." 9GAG. N.p., n.d. Web. 29 May 2017.

 "Nanoparticles Are All Around Us." Sustainable Nano. N.p., 25 Mar. 2013. Web. 23 May 2016. <http://sustainable-nano.com/2013/03/25/nanoparticles-are-all-around-us/>. 
- Kyle Mora 

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