Advances in science and technology rapidly change the world we live in, shape our lives and culture, and raise myriad ethical, legal, and policy-related questions: What are pressing social problems for which there may be technological solutions? What steps promote just distribution of beneficial technologies? What policy issues does emerging science raise? How can different stakeholders work together to promote good science? And how can we tell when science is ‘good enough’ to be used as the basis for legal and policy decision-making? The Duke Initiative for Science & Society addresses these and other broad-ranging issues to advance the responsible use of science and technology for humanity.
To advance the responsible use of science and technology for humanity through research, education, communication, democratic deliberation, and policy engagement.