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“To address questions of scientific responsibility does not necessarily imply that one needs technical competence in a particular field (e.g. biology) to evaluate certain technical matters.” quote by Serge Lang
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“To address questions of scientific responsibility does not necessarily imply that one needs technical competence in a particular field (e.g. biology) to evaluate certain technical matters.”

Serge Lang

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Source Lecture: Ethics in Science, University of Chicago, 1975

Scientific responsibility can be upheld through ethical reasoning and interdisciplinary dialogue, not just technical expertise.

In simple terms: Responsibility needs ethics, not just technical skill.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate ethical literacy across fields.

Themes

ethics interdisciplinary responsibility science

Mood

thoughtful analytical

Type

philosophical educational

When to use this quote

  • policy making
  • research oversight
  • education

Key Concepts

Moral philosophy science policy public understanding

Questions to Reflect On

  • What ethical frameworks guide your field?
  • How can non‑experts contribute to scientific debates?
A Different Perspective

Technical gaps may limit nuanced judgments.

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