The NBIC workshop determined that by 2022 the following benefits are likely to come from technology convergence: * Fast, broadband interfaces directly between the human brain and machines will transform work in factories, control automobiles, ensure military superiority, and enable new sports, art forms and modes of interaction between people. * Comfortable, wearable sensors and computers will enhance every person’s awareness of his or her health condition, environment, chemical pollutants, potential hazards, and information of interest about local businesses, natural resources, and the like. * Robots and software agents will be far more useful for human beings, because they will operate on principles compatible with human goals, awareness, and personality. * People from all