Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on March 4, 2006 - 16:23.
I think that the real question here is how do we develop a regulatory system that is actually precautionary rather than just a rubber stamping agency. The reality is that science is political - it aint neutral by any means - and the adoption of any new technology will often create winners and losers. Who gets to decide who wins and who loses and on what basis? And how does one give voice to future generations or other species?
Precautionary principle
I think that the real question here is how do we develop a regulatory system that is actually precautionary rather than just a rubber stamping agency. The reality is that science is political - it aint neutral by any means - and the adoption of any new technology will often create winners and losers. Who gets to decide who wins and who loses and on what basis? And how does one give voice to future generations or other species?