Rarely are technology issues simple and one-sided. Relevant facts alone,
even when known and available, usually do not settle matters entirely in
favor of one side or another. That is because the contending groups may
have different values and priorities. They may stand to gain or lose in
different degrees, or may make very different predictions about what the
future consequences of the proposed action will be.
| NSES Content Standard F
Science in Personal and Social Perspectives: Science and technology in local, national, and global challenges Grades 9-12, page 199 Understanding basic concepts and principles of science and technology should precede active debate about the economics, policies, politics, and ethics of various science- and technology-related challenges. However, understanding science alone will not resolve local, national, or global challenges. |