Federation of American Scientists Case Studies in Dual Use Biological Research Module 8.0: Public Reaction Case Study
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How can biocontainment facilities inform the public about incidents without causing alarm?

 
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Are the reasons for public concern valid? Is it the responsibility of scientists or the government to ease the publics concerns?

 
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What are the possible consequences of too much oversight of scientific research?

 
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Is increased transparency of biocontainment facilitites and experiments with pathogens in the interest of the public or does it pose a threat to national security? Should research on potentially deadly pathogens be classified?

 
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How do you strike a balance between security and scientific progress in the biological sciences?

 
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