Are we nearing a tipping point?

Are we?

We had two products introduced and receiving a lot of negative press: Kleinmann's Magic Nano and Samsung Nano Silver Washers. In both cases (though more true of the first) there is little likelihood this is nano specific. Nonetheless, responses were nano specific.

We also have a ICTA and FOE document calling on the FDA to make an official statement on nano and act on sunscreens that include nanoparticles and are currently marketed. Just a few days ago, we have a protest in Grenoble, France, involving technology and nanotechnology specifically.

The ETC Group and our bare-assed friends from THONG have been joined in a sense by FOE and Earth First! In addition the FDA petition includes many other self-proclaimed public interest groups. The dissent sphere is becoming more colorful and animated.

The confluence of these events is instructive and I will have more to say about this very soon.