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| Science: Science is a systematic process of acquiring knowledge about the natural world through observation, experimentation, and hypothesis testing. It is based on the assumption that the universe is governed by natural laws that can be discovered through scientific inquiry. See also Method, Review, Knowledge, Verification, Confirmation._____________Annotation: The above characterizations of concepts are neither definitions nor exhausting presentations of problems related to them. Instead, they are intended to give a short introduction to the contributions below. – Lexicon of Arguments. | |||
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Cass R. Sunstein on Science - Dictionary of Arguments
I 5 Science/Open Source Science/Sunstein: many people believe that the move towards open source science has triggered a highly dramatic shift. This circumvents the patent system and scientists no longer have to pay for licences, e. g. for the transfer of genes into plants and animals. Free communication between scientists is facilitated. Some enthusiasts enthuse about how much better knowledge can now be harnessed.(1) Sunstein: Biotechnology in particular benefits from open source science. Jamais Cascio: "... which in turn creates the possibility of a global defence against accidents or the inevitable devastation of a few." (2) 1. “Plant Biotech Goes Open Source,” Feb. 10, 2005, http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/4248155.stm. 2. Jamais Cascio, “Open Source Biotech Makes Its Mark,” Feb. 10, 2005, http://www.worldchanging.com/archives/002082.html. 3. See “Putting Crowd Wisdom_____________Explanation of symbols: Roman numerals indicate the source, arabic numerals indicate the page number. The corresponding books are indicated on the right hand side. ((s)…): Comment by the sender of the contribution. Translations: Dictionary of Arguments The note [Concept/Author], [Author1]Vs[Author2] or [Author]Vs[term] resp. "problem:"/"solution:", "old:"/"new:" and "thesis:" is an addition from the Dictionary of Arguments. If a German edition is specified, the page numbers refer to this edition. |
Sunstein I Cass R. Sunstein Infotopia: How Many Minds Produce Knowledge Oxford 2008 Sunstein II Cass R. Sunstein #Republic: Divided Democracy in the Age of Social Media Princeton 2017 |
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Ed. Martin Schulz, access date 2024-04-27