A Framework for Analyzing Dialogues over the Acceptability of Controversial Technologies

Wolfe, Amy K.; Bjornstad, D.J.; Russell, Milton; Kerchner, Nichole D.

doi:10.1177/016224390202700106

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“…In the process of this contestation and reinterpretation, the standards of acceptability may change. Acceptability, then, should be looked at as a continuum and the degree of acceptability is subject to change (Wolfe et al 2002).…”

Section: Overarching Theme: Fittingness Of Emotionsmentioning

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Emotions, values and technology: illuminating the blind spots

Steinert

Roeser

2020

Journal of Responsible Innovation

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Responsible innovation and ethics of technology increasingly take emotions into consideration. Yet, there are still some crucial aspects of emotions that have not been addressed in the literature. In order to close this gap, we introduce these neglected aspects and discusses their theoretical and practical implications. We will zoom in on the following aspects: emotional recalcitrance, affective forecasting, mixed emotions, and collective emotions. Taking these aspects into account will provide a more finegrained view of emotions that will help to improve current and future approaches and procedures that incorporate emotions. ARTICLE HISTORY

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Section: Overarching Theme: Fittingness Of Emotionsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Emotions, values and technology: illuminating the blind spots

Steinert

Roeser

2020

Journal of Responsible Innovation

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“…We purposely have bounded the set of topics we are examining and are willing to adapt our activities as knowledge accrues. The work is guided by a general adherence to the ELSI tradition, but the topical set is circumscribed by the opportunities the CNMS 22 We draw a distinction between acceptability, as the consideration of an issue, and acceptance, which reflects a judgment about that issue (Wolfe et al 2002). presents. Our own concept of ELSI is fashioned after and directed toward the convergence of the physical sciences and their engineering counterparts.…”

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Adding to the Mix: Integrating ELSI into a National Nanoscale Science and Technology Center

Bjornstad

Wolfe

2011

Sci Eng Ethics

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This paper describes issues associated with integrating the study of Ethical, Legal and Social Issues (ELSI) into ongoing scientific and technical research and describes an approach adopted by the authors for their own work with the center for nanophase materials sciences (CNMS) at the Oak Ridge national laboratory (ORNL). Four key questions are considered: (a) What is ELSI and how should it identify and address topics of interest for the CNMS? (b) What advantages accrue to incorporating ELSI into the CNMS? (c) How should the integration of ELSI into the CNMS take place? (d) How should one judge the effectiveness of the activity? We conclude that ELSI research is not a monolithic body of knowledge, but should be adapted to the question at hand. Our approach focuses on junctures in the R&D continuum at which key decisions occur, avoids topics of a purely ethical nature or advocacy, and seeks to gather data in ways that permit testing the validity of generalization. Integrating ELSI into the CNMS allows dealing with topics firmly grounded in science, offers concrete examples of potential downstream applications and provides access to the scientists using the CNMS and their insights and observations. As well, integration provides the opportunity for R&D managers to benefit from ELSI insights and the potential to modify R&D agendas. Successful integration is dependent on the particular ELSI question set that drives the project. In this case questions sought to identify key choices, information of value to scientists, institutional attributes, key attributes of the CNMS culture, and alternatives for communicating results. The opportunity to consult with scientists on ELSI implications is offered, but not promoted. Finally, ELSI effectiveness is judged by observing the use to which research products are put within the CNMS, ORNL, and the community of external scholars.

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“…24 Appropriate measurements of acceptability are necessary in order to assess this. While the questionnaire was developed on older CGMS devices, it does incorporate items on alarm features and thus would be valuable in future evaluations of real-time CGM devices.…”

Section: General Discussion and Conclusionmentioning

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