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Area of Science:

  • Philosophy of Science
  • Science and Society

Background:

  • Performativity of science describes how scientific ideas can influence their subjects.
  • A common view holds that scientists should avoid intentionally using performative models to alter target systems.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the ethical concerns surrounding performative science, particularly autonomy-infringing paternalism.
  • To critique existing responses to these concerns.
  • To propose that system manipulation is not inherently paternalistic and can be justifiable.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual analysis of performativity and paternalism in science.
  • Development of a taxonomy of harms associated with autonomy-infringing paternalism.
  • Case study generalization from international climate change coordination modeling.

Main Results:

  • The received view against deploying performative models is defended as a concern about paternalism.
  • Existing literature offers unsatisfactory responses to the ethical challenges of performative science.
  • Manipulation of target systems can be unproblematic and, when paternalistic, is sometimes justifiable.

Conclusions:

  • The ethical permissibility of scientific performativity depends on context and justification.
  • A nuanced approach is needed to evaluate the use of performative models in science.
  • The findings have implications for scientific practice, particularly in areas like climate change policy.