If society is to remain in step with new technology, the scientific community needs to be better educated about the social and ethical implications of its research.
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Beckwith, J., Huang, F. Should we make a fuss? A case for social responsibility in science. Nat Biotechnol 23, 1479–1480 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1038/nbt1205-1479
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