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Danny Garcia

Science and Democracy: Sharing Common Values - 0 views

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    This article reflects on the similarities, differences and complexities of science and democracy. Indeed, science is present in our daily lives and democracy through our actions that foster society are present daily as well. Because of the impact of science on society, democracy may be seen as a core element in guiding science towards the greater good. Nevertheless, government use and intervention of science may not be always so. Therefore, it is the people's right and obligation to engage government and scientists reminding them of the benefits but also the risks of their projects and objectives. Science and business may create a covenient and profitable conduit for developing new inventions and advancing science. However, through democracy, we may and should remind them of the ethical implications of their discoveries and the need to work for the greater good and benefitting all. An interesting article that also provides some insights about Obama's policies on Science.
Danny Garcia

More Democracy, Better Environment? - 2 views

Democracy and the environment may be linked; although it is unclear in what way. The authors of this short document suggest that transitioning towards democracy might increase deforestation, pollut...

http:__earthtrends.wri.org_pdf_library_feature_gov_fea_dem.pdf

started by Danny Garcia on 03 Feb 10 no follow-up yet
Felicia Sullivan

Adjudicating the GM Food Wars: Science, Risk, and Democracy in World Trade Law - 0 views

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    Winikoff et al explore key issues related to the adjudication of the disagreement between that the US, Canada and Argentina have with the European Communities over GMOs. The primary focus is on the WTO SPS Agreement and the way in which the agreement can be used to respect cultural differences regarding risk assessment, acknowledge that science policies are value laden, and that public input and participation is even more important than scientific expertise especially in instances of low consensus and low expertise.
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