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ICSU- Freedom , Responsibility and Universality of Science
Xubiao PengMagnus Jobs Shakila Bint ReyazJosé Pérez-LoyaSlide2
What is Science?
Gaining knowledge from research.From Wikipedia: A scientist, in a broad sense, is one engaging in a systematic activity to acquire knowledge. In a more restricted sense, a scientist is an individual who uses the scientific method.[1]
Who is a scientist?
1. ^
Isaac Newton
(1687, 1713, 1726). "[4] Rules for the study of
natural philosophy
",
Philosophiae
Naturalis
Principia
Mathematica
, Third edition. The General
Scholium
containing the 4 rules follows Book
3
,
The System of the World
. Reprinted on pages 794-796 of
I. Bernard Cohen
and Anne Whitman's 1999 translation,
University of California Press
ISBN 0-520-08817-4
, 974 pages.Slide3
Issues related to freedom and responsibilities of a Scientist
Freedom of movement ( Article 13 Universal declaration of human rights.)Issues getting visasFreedom of Association (Scientific progress depends and improved by intermingling of different people
from different
countries.)
Freedom of Expression and
communication
(One has the freedom to express freely.)Freedom of accessing data, information and research materials.
(Problems
in Open access, Reviewing process)
Freedom of a ScientistSlide4
Issues related to freedom and responsibilities of a Scientist
To conduct their work with honesty , sincerity and confidence.
Publish their work with accurate , true and in reproducible way.
Comparison with others work in adequate and considerate or acceptable way.
Confidentiality should be maintained as required.
Responsibilities
To promote the science which gives advantages to the human life.
To make necessary arrangements for discussions.
To share knowledge and understanding .
To avoid the hazards as from application of science.
Social responsibilities of the scientific community.Slide5
Responsibilities as a Scientist and as an Employee
Responsibility on science: Honest, integrity; accurate, orderly, timely, open
On collaborations:
Impartial
, fair, respectful, considerate
On
society: Benefit the society and prevent the misuse of findings.
As a Scientist:
Competition
in
scientific discoveriesFunding and contractsConfidentiality
As an employee:Slide6
Controversial StatementsSlide7
But the booklet very much dictates norms and codes, some of whom are clearly influenced by recent political events.
Where could the booklet be considered to dictate norms? Where does it contradict itself?” This booklet does not attempt to dictate new universal norms and codes. ICSU’s role is rather to provide an overall framework for reflection and debate.” p.2Slide8
Political truth? According
to Who?At certain instances the ICSU defines a right/wrong side of issues which will never have a “right” or “wrong” side” Good scientists seek and speak the truth, regardless ofwhether the subject is scientific and/or political.” p.7Slide9
Deliberate(?) misquote consfusing the right to access data/research and the right to share the avantages of said research
Can all data be free?” Article 27 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights states that, ‘everyone has the right to...share in scientific advancement and its benefits.’ Access to scientific data, information and research materials is essential for scientists and for those wishing to benefit from the products of science.”p.8Slide10
The correct decision depends on which groups intentions are considered “right”. Who decides?
”Indeed it can be argued that all scientists havea duty to expose fraudulent information and/ormisconduct and that whistle-blowing willsometimes be necessary. ” p.11Slide11
Dangerous
sentence?” The ICSU vision (see page 4) also helps define the responsibilities of the global scientific community. Extrapolating from these, one can list various central aspects of the social responsibility of the scientific community as a whole, including: Responsibility to contribute to the wealth of shared human knowledge and experience…Concern for the greater common good
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