Scientists should engage in policy, but it's a balancing act
Monday, September 30, 2013 - 07:00
in Psychology & Sociology
In a recent speech at the British Science Festival in Newcastle, England, Astronomer Royal Martin Rees said on policy issues "scientists have a special responsibility to engage". Yet he added: "They should accept that on the economic, social and ethical aspects of any policy they speak as citizens and not as experts."