The Future Technologies Advisory Group (http://futuretag.com) is a consulting and media company focused on promoting awareness and understanding of radical scientific advances and emerging technologies, as well as evaluating their impact on individuals, businesses and societies. This group is used as a general discussion and brainstorming forum by FutureTAG staff and collaborators and is open to new members on a case-by-case basis (joining requires approval). The associated group futuretagltd is used for detailed discussion of specific business initiatives.