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The dual use dilemma

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Science is primarily used to benefit humanity, but it can be misused, presenting scientists and others with an ethical quandary known as the dual-use dilemma. This note examines three scientific areas posing a significant risk of misuse and considers how to tackle dual-use dilemmas in these and other areas.
Short title:
Dual use
Start date:
2009-02
End date:
2009-06
Project leader:
Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology of the UK Parliament (POST)
Country:
United Kingdom of Great Britain & Northern Ireland
Homepage:
http://www.parliament.uk/documents/post/postpn340.pdf