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 //Science has an impact on and a responsibility towards society// //Science has an impact on and a responsibility towards society//
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 +Most aspects of the modern western society are intrinsically tied to the success of the scientific method and technology (that is in turn based on scientific insight). Essential aspects are an open discourse that is based on logical arguments and facts. However, in the last years we see more and more people questioning the value and validity of science as a general guide for society. This is what the Science and Security Board, of the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists described in their 2019 Doomsday Clock Statement:
  
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 <cite>Science and Security Board, <cite>Science and Security Board,
 Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, 2019((From: "A new abnormal: Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, 2019((From: "A new abnormal:
-It is //still// 2 minutes to midnight. 2019 Doomsday Clock Statement",  available [[https://thebulletin.org/doomsday-clock/|online]] (2018/01/28) and as [[https://media.thebulletin.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/2019-Clock-Statement-Press-Print-Version.pdf|PDF document]]))</cite>+It is //still// 2 minutes to midnight. 2019 Doomsday Clock Statement",  available [[https://thebulletin.org/doomsday-clock/2019-doomsday-clock-statement/|online]] (2020/09/27) and as [[https://media.thebulletin.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/2019-Clock-Statement-Press-Print-Version.pdf|PDF document]]))</cite>
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 +The responsibility of every scientist towards society is at least twofold: To work up to the highest standards of the field and deal responsibly with the funding received, and to communicate the results of the own research to society in a way that is most helpful to foster the discourse and help people and politicians take informed decisions.
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 +Of course, due to the preliminary nature of its findings, science can never be used as the only source for answers to questions relevant to society as a whole. Nevertheless, the knowledge obtained by scientists should serve as a valid starting point and allow for informed discussions based on facts.
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