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Can Scientists Regulate the Publication of Dual Use Research?

Year: 2010

Type: article

Abstract: The growing threat of the misuse of science and technology for terrorist or criminal purposes has led scientists, institutions, professional organizations, funding agencies, journals, and governments to consider how best to control research that can be readily used to cause significant harm to public health, the economy, the environment, or national security, also known as dual use research. This commentary argues that scientists can regulate dual use research, provided that they are committed to developing effective dual use policies and a culture of shared responsibility.

Source: Studies in Ethics Law and Technology

DOI: 10.2202/1941-6008.1124

Author: David B Resnik

Institutions: National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences

Language: English

Topic: Global Security and Public Health

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: green

Funders: National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences