The Precautionary Attitude: Asking Preliminary Questions

Innovation in basic science is often a cause for won­der and excitement. Those associated with a new development are quick to point out the anticipated benefits: a cure for cancer or dementia, an end to unsafe water or hunger. These advocates are slower to draw at­tention to the possible costs, whic...

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Autore principale: Wolff, Jonathan (Autore)
Tipo di documento: Elettronico Articolo
Lingua:Inglese
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Pubblicazione: 2014
In: The Hastings Center report
Anno: 2014, Volume: 44, Pagine: 27-28
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