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The scientific advisory system: some observations.

M L Perl

    Science (New York, N.Y.)
    |September 24, 1971
    PubMed
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    The scientific advisory system effectively handles narrow technical queries but struggles with broad environmental issues. Its current structure hinders the scientific community's role in national technical decision-making.

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    Area of Science:

    • Environmental science
    • Public policy
    • Science and technology studies

    Background:

    • The current scientific advisory system is a key component of national technical decision-making.
    • The system's effectiveness is often debated, particularly concerning its role in addressing complex environmental challenges.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the effectiveness of the scientific advisory system in handling different types of technical questions.
    • To assess the impact of the advisory system, in conjunction with the scientific establishment, on the national technical decision-making process.

    Main Methods:

    • Qualitative analysis of the scientific advisory system's performance.
    • Review of case studies involving technical and environmental questions.
    • Assessment of the interaction between the advisory system and the broader scientific establishment.

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    Main Results:

    • The system demonstrates efficacy with limited, specific technical questions.
    • Broad technical questions, including critical environmental issues, are not effectively addressed.
    • The current structure impedes the development of a more comprehensive scientific role in decision-making.

    Conclusions:

    • The scientific advisory system requires significant reform to address complex environmental and technical questions effectively.
    • The integration of the scientific establishment with the advisory system currently undermines, rather than supports, robust technical decision-making.
    • Enhancing the scientific community's role in decision-making necessitates restructuring the advisory system.