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The dilemma of raising awareness “responsibly”
Author(s) -
Nerlich Brigitte,
McLeod Carmen
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
embo reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 4.584
H-Index - 184
eISSN - 1469-3178
pISSN - 1469-221X
DOI - 10.15252/embr.201541853
Subject(s) - library science , research centre , dilemma , nottingham health profile , political science , medicine , computer science , alternative medicine , philosophy , epistemology , pathology
Scientists are often called upon to discuss their research publicly. These discussions are harder if the research is controversial or might frighten or worry the public. When is the right time to start a public debate and who should start the debate by highlighting potential risks and benefits?