Public participation in the ethical governance of science and technology
The advancement of science and technology is a critical factor that benefits the public and drives innovation.Therefore,it is essential to ensure that scientific and technical progress is supported and beneficial to the public.Public participation is indispensable in the ethical governance of science and technology activities.In this regard,the concept of public participation continuously evolves with the development of practice and theory,and its meaning constantly expands.Therefore,a dynamic analysis of public participa-tion,purpose,and benchmarks can support the public participation mechanism.The current understanding of public participation emphasizes the broadness and representativeness of the public,the depth of par-ticipation,and the diversity of forms of participation.Public participation has become a necessary part of the ethical governance of sci-entific and technological activities to realize the value of science and technology better,respect individuals'rights and interests,and guarantee social justice.It is conducive to better learning the goal of Science for Good and safeguarding the distribution,retribution,and procedural justice in scientific and technological activities.Public participation in scientific and technical activities is critical to re-sponsible governance.It ensures equitable distribution of benefits from scientific advancements by hearing all stakeholders.By promo-ting inclusivity,diversity,and depth of participation,we can work towards a more just and equitable society built on scientific knowl-edge and progress.When it comes to public participation in the ethical governance of science and technology,the design of the form of public partici-pation activities,the selection of representatives,and the openness and transparency of the process are important considerations.Public participation activities should have clear objectives to achieve their intended goals effectively.When arranging a public participation ini-tiative,it is essential to meticulously select public representatives to guarantee fairness until the society forms a culture of active public engagement.The format of public participation activities should be customized to the time and place,relying on existing research to choose the appropriate method based on the objectives of the action.Researchers and research organizations are responsible for initiating invitations or accepting requests for public participation.How-ever,the specific form must be proportionate to the particular objectives,and there should not be a moral obligation for researchers to give unconditional support to any form of public participation.From the perspective of procedural fairness,public participation activi-ties should be open and transparent to expand the number of participants,broaden the breadth,and strengthen the depth of participa-tion.It is essential to scrutinize public participation as a means of ethical governance.In some cases,the public may lack a legal right to participate in the ethical governance of science and technology,or there may be a lack of clear channels for such participation.However,where the public does have a legal right,it is necessary to provide clear par-ticipatory procedures openly to involve the public in the ethical governance of science and technology.Therefore,public participation in the ethical governance of scientific and technical activities should include the formulation of objectives,the selection of representatives,the design of the form of public participation activities,and the openness and transparency of the process.
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