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New technology and war: a view from the dark side
In advance of a CND conference on the future of war, CAROL TURNER warns that a drive towards robotic and automated weaponry could have grim consequences for us all
DEATH WISH: A US MQ-9 Reaper drone flies a combat mission over southern Afghanistan

TECHNOLOGICAL advances impact on us all and many improve the quality of our lives.

In healthcare, digital monitors help control diabetes, the use of robots aids surgical procedures, patient-specific cancer treatments are starting to be developed.

Even the driverless cars of the future will include health-monitoring technology, though some of us remain to be convinced this form of transport will reduce rather than increase driver stress or traffic accidents.

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