Technological knowledge is not always as freely shared as scientific
knowledge unrelated to technology. Some scientists and engineers are comfortable
working in situations in which some secrecy is required, but others prefer
not to do so. It is generally regarded as a matter of individual choice
and ethics, not one of professional ethics.
| NSES Content Standard E
Science and Technology: Understandings about science and technology Grades 9-12, page 193 Technological knowledge is often not made public because of patents and the financial potential of the idea or invention. Scientific knowledge is made public through presentations at professional meetings and publication in scientific journals. |