1. Mike Roco Transforming Tools of Emerging and Converging Technologies for Societal Benefit - figures -

2. Societal-scale platform Human- scale platform Foundational tools (NBIC) Earth-scaleplatform Progress in human development ------------------------------ Societal Values and Needs Creativity & Innovation spiral (projection) (a) Evolutionary human activity system

3. (b) Foundational tools (NBIC) platform Information Technology Biotechnology Nanotechnology Cognitive Sciences NBIC System

4. (c) Human-scale platform Human – communication virtual integration Human–technology-environment manufacturing/ robotics / sensor integration Human scale Bio-physical needs Cognitive needs

5. (d) Earth-scale platform Earth systems (communication / interaction / economy / monitoring) Global bio-physical needs Global cognitive needs Earth-technology integration (astronomy / space exploration / infrastructure / climate) Earth scale Earth-technology integration (astronomy / space exploration/oceans/infrastructure/(climate)

6. (e) Societal-scale platform Governance, investment policies, regulations Human – technology co-evolution Societal scale Health, education, infrastructure needs Moral, ethical needs