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“There is a social responsibility for those in the know to protect those that do not know.” quote by Steven Magee
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““There is a social responsibility for those in the know to protect those that do not know.””

Steven Magee

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Source Speech: Tech Ethics Conference, 2020

Those knowledgeable have a duty to safeguard the uninformed, emphasizing moral responsibility in information dissemination.

In simple terms: Experts should protect people who lack knowledge.

Key Takeaway

Use expertise to guide and protect others.

Themes

ethics responsibility knowledge leadership

Mood

thoughtful serious

Type

ethical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • public policy
  • education
  • media reporting
  • health advice
  • financial guidance

Key Concepts

moral duty information asymmetry

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can experts responsibly share knowledge?
  • What safeguards ensure protection isn’t paternalistic?
A Different Perspective

Power imbalances can limit effectiveness of protection.

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