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Science and technology in a world transformed.

D A Hamburg

    Science (New York, N.Y.)
    |June 1, 1984
    PubMed
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    Modern life presents novel challenges due to rapid scientific and technological advancements. The American scientific community should actively address global issues like institutional failures and societal prejudices.

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    Area of Science:

    • Societal Transformation
    • Science and Technology Ethics
    • Global Interdependence

    Background:

    • Rapid scientific and technological advancements are reshaping human life.
    • These advancements bring both opportunities and unforeseen side effects.
    • Current societal structures struggle to adapt to these profound changes.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the significant challenges arising from rapid societal transformation.
    • To identify institutional inadequacies hindering adaptation to modern advancements.
    • To propose a more engaged role for the American scientific community in addressing global problems.

    Main Methods:

    • Qualitative analysis of societal trends.
    • Review of institutional performance in education and governance.

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  • Examination of global interdependence and ethnocentrism.

    • Main Results:

    • Prevalence of totalitarian regimes and devastating weapons.
    • Educational systems inadequately prepare individuals for the modern world.
    • International institutions are weak in managing global interdependence due to prejudice.

    Conclusions:

    • Significant institutional and societal inadequacies persist despite scientific progress.
    • There is a critical need for the American scientific community to engage more deeply with these global challenges.
    • Addressing ethnocentrism and prejudice is crucial for effective global cooperation.