It doesn't specifically mention nano, but David Brin's article discusses the social implications of increasingly small cameras. For a brief intro to some of the social impacts of the nanotechnology revolution, see Nanotechnology Magazine 's Pursuit of Happiness page. Thank You for your time. My gut feeling is that the powers that be may well wish to control nanotechnology but that any attempts to do so are doomed to failure. Almost by definition, nano is not Big Science with huge investments in capital equipment such as nuclear reactors, 3-mile cyclotrons, etc.
Individuals working in their basements can and do make advancements in nanotechnology.
The cat is out of the bag. If you don't mention such concerns, I will assume that I can use and publish your thoughts. Also, please note that I am working on a science fiction novella set in a nano future and may use some of what people suggest in the story so if that bothers you, tell me so up front. End of legal mumbo jumbo. Back to my nanotechnology page or my home page .