Science, is that the best?
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Book Introduction
When we think of science, we usually expect it to progress and believe that it will be objective and rational.
On the other hand, less attention is paid to the enormous damage that science can cause us when misused.
This book illuminates the realities of science and various issues across the scientific community through scientific ethics, with easy-to-understand explanations. It helps us discover that many of the problems we experience in our daily lives are closely connected to science, and that they are not far from us but deeply relevant.
On the other hand, less attention is paid to the enormous damage that science can cause us when misused.
This book illuminates the realities of science and various issues across the scientific community through scientific ethics, with easy-to-understand explanations. It helps us discover that many of the problems we experience in our daily lives are closely connected to science, and that they are not far from us but deeply relevant.
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index
Ⅰ.
Do scientists always tell the truth?
1.
Mysterious Science Surprise - True or False
2.
Scientists' Mistakes and Responsibilities
3.
The Two Faces of the Nobel Prize
4.
Research ethics for scientists
5.
Pseudoscience: Fake Science That's More Real Than Real
Ⅱ.
Will science make everyone happy?
6.
Science and War: Science That Saves, Science That Kills
7.
The Science of Discrimination
8.
animal ethics
9.
AIDS and COVID-19
10.
Environmental Ethics and Climate Justice
Ⅲ.
Will science bring a bright future to humanity?
11.
The Anthropocene Debate and the Role of Humans
12.
Genetic Engineering and the Ethics of Life Sciences
13.
biodiversity
14.
Online Privacy, Online Ethics
15.
Robot Ethics, Human Ethics
In conclusion
References
Do scientists always tell the truth?
1.
Mysterious Science Surprise - True or False
2.
Scientists' Mistakes and Responsibilities
3.
The Two Faces of the Nobel Prize
4.
Research ethics for scientists
5.
Pseudoscience: Fake Science That's More Real Than Real
Ⅱ.
Will science make everyone happy?
6.
Science and War: Science That Saves, Science That Kills
7.
The Science of Discrimination
8.
animal ethics
9.
AIDS and COVID-19
10.
Environmental Ethics and Climate Justice
Ⅲ.
Will science bring a bright future to humanity?
11.
The Anthropocene Debate and the Role of Humans
12.
Genetic Engineering and the Ethics of Life Sciences
13.
biodiversity
14.
Online Privacy, Online Ethics
15.
Robot Ethics, Human Ethics
In conclusion
References
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Into the book
You might ask what's the point of looking into "scientific ethics" when we're busy creating what humanity needs.
However, the value of science is revealed not only through the degree of scientific and technological development, but also through our attitude toward it and the direction in which we develop it.
--- p.7
The first thing that stands out in the code of ethics of most professional engineering groups is that they have an unlimited responsibility for the safety, health, and welfare of the public.
(Omitted) But the headaches always arise in the gray area.
If this was not intentional and simply a result of the scientist's lack of ability, how much responsibility should be placed on him?
--- p.31
When scientists falsify or alter data or plagiarize other people's papers, it's not just a matter of individual conscience.
The starting point for solving this problem is to clearly identify and understand the structures and causes that encourage unethical behavior among scientists, both within the nature of science itself and within the society in which they operate.
--- p.51
Is science truly the savior of humanity, or a demon from hell? There seems to be no definitive answer to this question.
(Omitted) With the power of science, we can accomplish things that surpass human physical and mental abilities, but depending on the intentions and attitude of the person using it, it can either provide peace and happiness to people or, on the contrary, bring about war and death.
--- pp.78~79
Are humans truly reckless destroyers of the Earth, or are they simply another species striving for the well-being and prosperity of their own species, like all other living creatures? This is why we must contemplate humanity's place and responsibility on Earth.
As the Anthropocene debate demonstrates, humans have created problems so large that they could create a new geological epoch, but they have also occasionally demonstrated the ability to solve problems.
--- p.147
While we agree with the ethical imperative to preserve biodiversity, it's not easy to see how preserving biodiversity actually benefits us.
For this reason, there are many efforts to go beyond simply shouting moral slogans about preserving biodiversity and scientifically elucidate the value that ecosystems provide to humans.
--- p.166
When it comes to robots, the conflict isn't just between humans and machines.
Conflicts and gaps between people are also issues that must be considered.
In other words, even if a world comes where robots do everything for us, what should we do about the gap between those who can afford expensive robots and those who cannot?
However, the value of science is revealed not only through the degree of scientific and technological development, but also through our attitude toward it and the direction in which we develop it.
--- p.7
The first thing that stands out in the code of ethics of most professional engineering groups is that they have an unlimited responsibility for the safety, health, and welfare of the public.
(Omitted) But the headaches always arise in the gray area.
If this was not intentional and simply a result of the scientist's lack of ability, how much responsibility should be placed on him?
--- p.31
When scientists falsify or alter data or plagiarize other people's papers, it's not just a matter of individual conscience.
The starting point for solving this problem is to clearly identify and understand the structures and causes that encourage unethical behavior among scientists, both within the nature of science itself and within the society in which they operate.
--- p.51
Is science truly the savior of humanity, or a demon from hell? There seems to be no definitive answer to this question.
(Omitted) With the power of science, we can accomplish things that surpass human physical and mental abilities, but depending on the intentions and attitude of the person using it, it can either provide peace and happiness to people or, on the contrary, bring about war and death.
--- pp.78~79
Are humans truly reckless destroyers of the Earth, or are they simply another species striving for the well-being and prosperity of their own species, like all other living creatures? This is why we must contemplate humanity's place and responsibility on Earth.
As the Anthropocene debate demonstrates, humans have created problems so large that they could create a new geological epoch, but they have also occasionally demonstrated the ability to solve problems.
--- p.147
While we agree with the ethical imperative to preserve biodiversity, it's not easy to see how preserving biodiversity actually benefits us.
For this reason, there are many efforts to go beyond simply shouting moral slogans about preserving biodiversity and scientifically elucidate the value that ecosystems provide to humans.
--- p.166
When it comes to robots, the conflict isn't just between humans and machines.
Conflicts and gaps between people are also issues that must be considered.
In other words, even if a world comes where robots do everything for us, what should we do about the gap between those who can afford expensive robots and those who cannot?
--- p.189
Publisher's Review
Why You Shouldn't Blindly Trust Science
Science underpins almost everything in our lives today.
Science not only makes our lives more convenient and efficient, but also serves as the foundation for building social infrastructure and developing institutions.
As such, expectations that science will advance in the future and the belief that science will be objective and rational take precedence.
On the other hand, less attention is paid to the fact that science, if misused, can cause us enormous and serious harm.
Naturally, it is considered unnecessary to examine science through ethical perspectives of right and wrong.
But are science and ethics really unrelated? No.
The reason is simple.
This is because both the subjects who practice science and the targets of its results are people.
Scientific research is fundamentally an activity of social human beings and is therefore influenced by scientists.
Furthermore, the results of research can vary depending on how individuals and society utilize the science created through research.
As science advances at a broader and faster pace and its impact on people and society grows, how we utilize science becomes increasingly important.
Therefore, blindly believing in science is the same as closing your eyes to the results that science can produce.
To make good use of science, we must not blindly believe in it, but rather examine and examine it.
Scientific ethics are the standards by which we judge what questions we should ask to examine and judge what science is doing and whether it is doing it well.
From the inside story of the lab to important scientific issues,
Understanding science with friendly commentary from scientists
This book, consisting of three parts, introduces 15 topics: the fundamental ethical issues of science and scientists, the impact of science on humans and society, and new issues currently facing science.
Part 1, which deals with the scientific ethics of scientists, introduces the scientific procedures of research and experimentation, scientists' mistakes and responsibilities, the Nobel Prize and fame, the ethics that scientists must observe in research and experimentation, and pseudoscience.
Ethical conflicts among scientists are inevitable, as they are both discoverers of new knowledge and professionals. Therefore, the importance of scientific ethics is explained through real-life examples.
Part 2, which explores the positive and negative impacts of science on humans and society, introduces cutting-edge science that has developed alongside war, biotechnology in animal testing and infectious diseases, the role of science in responding to environmental and climate crises, and the issues of gender discrimination and racism that arise not only in society but also within the scientific community.
This demonstrates that scientific ethics are necessary to fulfill the social role and responsibility of science and to create a better society.
Part 3, which diagnoses and forecasts the new scientific ethics issues we are facing, introduces the problems and possibilities arising and anticipated in areas such as the Anthropocene, genetic manipulation, biodiversity, online privacy, and robot ethics.
And it suggests what ethical discussions are needed for a better and more sustainable life for humans and society in the future when science will be required to play a greater role and take on more responsibility.
Although this book covers a wide range of fields and topics, it doesn't feel overwhelming thanks to the author's helpful explanations, which use real-life examples and cases to help you understand.
The author guides readers through a high-altitude perspective on science, while also providing a close-up look at the actual events taking place.
In the process, it leads to greater interest in scientific ethics through interesting questions such as, “To what extent should scientists be held responsible for their own mistakes?” and “Is it better to stop using technology to solve problems that arise from its use, or is it better to develop technology that will solve the problem?”
At the end of each week, we presented interesting questions with no right answers to help students develop a worldview and standards for judging science.
These questions are great for deep reflection on your own, or for discussing with others to explore different ideas.
Science can be good or bad,
If possible, let it be good science…
Scientific ethics are also important because new, completely unpredictable problems may arise in the future.
Just as the initial development of the COVID-19 vaccine presented challenges in terms of how to distribute the scarce vaccine, scientific ethics are essential for establishing desirable standards for understanding and resolving unprecedented challenges.
So how should we develop scientific ethics?
The author emphasizes that not only the technical ability to utilize science and technology is necessary, but also the preparation to evaluate and judge it, so both scientists and citizens need to strive to cultivate deep reflection and ethical awareness about science.
To that end, first, we must change the attitude of viewing science and technology as mere tools; second, we must support education and systems that enable scientists to broaden their understanding of society and humanity beyond their own fields of expertise; and third, we must ensure that the public is always aware of the advancements in science and technology and strives to acquire and understand them.
Ultimately, scientific ethics can only be established when not only scientists working in the scientific community but also citizens and society all work together.
In that respect, this book is very meaningful as it illuminates various issues in science and the scientific community as a whole through scientific ethics with easy and friendly explanations.
This book will help readers discover that many of the problems we experience in our daily lives are closely related to science, and that science is deeply relevant to them. It will be helpful not only to adult readers who want to get closer to science, but also to young people who understand science and dream of becoming scientists.
Science underpins almost everything in our lives today.
Science not only makes our lives more convenient and efficient, but also serves as the foundation for building social infrastructure and developing institutions.
As such, expectations that science will advance in the future and the belief that science will be objective and rational take precedence.
On the other hand, less attention is paid to the fact that science, if misused, can cause us enormous and serious harm.
Naturally, it is considered unnecessary to examine science through ethical perspectives of right and wrong.
But are science and ethics really unrelated? No.
The reason is simple.
This is because both the subjects who practice science and the targets of its results are people.
Scientific research is fundamentally an activity of social human beings and is therefore influenced by scientists.
Furthermore, the results of research can vary depending on how individuals and society utilize the science created through research.
As science advances at a broader and faster pace and its impact on people and society grows, how we utilize science becomes increasingly important.
Therefore, blindly believing in science is the same as closing your eyes to the results that science can produce.
To make good use of science, we must not blindly believe in it, but rather examine and examine it.
Scientific ethics are the standards by which we judge what questions we should ask to examine and judge what science is doing and whether it is doing it well.
From the inside story of the lab to important scientific issues,
Understanding science with friendly commentary from scientists
This book, consisting of three parts, introduces 15 topics: the fundamental ethical issues of science and scientists, the impact of science on humans and society, and new issues currently facing science.
Part 1, which deals with the scientific ethics of scientists, introduces the scientific procedures of research and experimentation, scientists' mistakes and responsibilities, the Nobel Prize and fame, the ethics that scientists must observe in research and experimentation, and pseudoscience.
Ethical conflicts among scientists are inevitable, as they are both discoverers of new knowledge and professionals. Therefore, the importance of scientific ethics is explained through real-life examples.
Part 2, which explores the positive and negative impacts of science on humans and society, introduces cutting-edge science that has developed alongside war, biotechnology in animal testing and infectious diseases, the role of science in responding to environmental and climate crises, and the issues of gender discrimination and racism that arise not only in society but also within the scientific community.
This demonstrates that scientific ethics are necessary to fulfill the social role and responsibility of science and to create a better society.
Part 3, which diagnoses and forecasts the new scientific ethics issues we are facing, introduces the problems and possibilities arising and anticipated in areas such as the Anthropocene, genetic manipulation, biodiversity, online privacy, and robot ethics.
And it suggests what ethical discussions are needed for a better and more sustainable life for humans and society in the future when science will be required to play a greater role and take on more responsibility.
Although this book covers a wide range of fields and topics, it doesn't feel overwhelming thanks to the author's helpful explanations, which use real-life examples and cases to help you understand.
The author guides readers through a high-altitude perspective on science, while also providing a close-up look at the actual events taking place.
In the process, it leads to greater interest in scientific ethics through interesting questions such as, “To what extent should scientists be held responsible for their own mistakes?” and “Is it better to stop using technology to solve problems that arise from its use, or is it better to develop technology that will solve the problem?”
At the end of each week, we presented interesting questions with no right answers to help students develop a worldview and standards for judging science.
These questions are great for deep reflection on your own, or for discussing with others to explore different ideas.
Science can be good or bad,
If possible, let it be good science…
Scientific ethics are also important because new, completely unpredictable problems may arise in the future.
Just as the initial development of the COVID-19 vaccine presented challenges in terms of how to distribute the scarce vaccine, scientific ethics are essential for establishing desirable standards for understanding and resolving unprecedented challenges.
So how should we develop scientific ethics?
The author emphasizes that not only the technical ability to utilize science and technology is necessary, but also the preparation to evaluate and judge it, so both scientists and citizens need to strive to cultivate deep reflection and ethical awareness about science.
To that end, first, we must change the attitude of viewing science and technology as mere tools; second, we must support education and systems that enable scientists to broaden their understanding of society and humanity beyond their own fields of expertise; and third, we must ensure that the public is always aware of the advancements in science and technology and strives to acquire and understand them.
Ultimately, scientific ethics can only be established when not only scientists working in the scientific community but also citizens and society all work together.
In that respect, this book is very meaningful as it illuminates various issues in science and the scientific community as a whole through scientific ethics with easy and friendly explanations.
This book will help readers discover that many of the problems we experience in our daily lives are closely related to science, and that science is deeply relevant to them. It will be helpful not only to adult readers who want to get closer to science, but also to young people who understand science and dream of becoming scientists.
GOODS SPECIFICS
- Publication date: November 22, 2022
- Page count, weight, size: 200 pages | 228g | 125*195*13mm
- ISBN13: 9791190944670
- ISBN10: 1190944677
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