NANOTECHNOLOGY, BIOTECHNOLOGY AND EDUCATION
There are huge social issues associated with digital education, indeed the digital world, which have yet to be understood. Cyber bullying, online fundamentalism, stolen identities to name a few. Richard Eckersley, a founding director of Australia 21 and Leader of its work on “Australians in Society” challenged the orthodox view that the health and wellbeing of young Australians are improving. He drew attention to the fact that 20-30% of young people are suffering significant psychological distress at any one time and that mental disorders are the largest contributor to the burden of disease in young Australians.