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The Golem: uncertainty and communicating science.

T Pinch1

  • 1Department of Science and Technology Studies, Cornell University, 632 Clark Hall, Ithaca, New York, USA.

Science and Engineering Ethics
|March 7, 2001
PubMed
Summary

This study uses the golem metaphor to explain scientific uncertainty. It also examines the ethical considerations for communicating science effectively.

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Area of Science:

  • Philosophy of Science
  • Science Communication Ethics

Background:

  • Scientific uncertainty presents challenges in public understanding and trust.
  • Effective science communication requires clear articulation of uncertainty.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the golem metaphor as a framework for understanding scientific uncertainty.
  • To analyze the ethical dimensions of communicating science, particularly regarding uncertainty.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual analysis of the golem metaphor in relation to scientific uncertainty.
  • Ethical framework application to science communication scenarios involving uncertainty.

Main Results:

  • The golem metaphor offers a novel perspective on the nature and perception of scientific uncertainty.
  • Communicating scientific uncertainty ethically requires transparency and contextualization.

Conclusions:

  • The golem metaphor can enhance understanding of scientific uncertainty.
  • Ethical science communication must address uncertainty proactively to maintain public trust.

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