Options for a rational dialogue on the acceptance of biotechnology
This paper explores how framing discussions about biotechnology in different ways influences how scientists, policy makers, and members of the public communicate with each other, to either inhibit or promote acceptance. It argues for the use of new techniques to create a rational dialogue with the p...
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| author | von Grebmer, Klaus Omamo, Steven Were |
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| description | This paper explores how framing discussions about biotechnology in different ways influences how scientists, policy makers, and members of the public communicate with each other, to either inhibit or promote acceptance. It argues for the use of new techniques to create a rational dialogue with the public, based on scientific knowledge, that allows them to fully participate as informed stakeholders in debates about new technologies. Several different outlooks on the role of science in society are presented. Effectively communicating these different positions to the public requires innovative approaches. Drawing on advances in scientific communication practices, we briefly describe four principles that consider not only the scientific content, but also its delivery. New views need to be delivered with confidence, to be sensible within existing frameworks of understanding and not overwhelming, to reveal both potentially positive and negative aspects, and to promote interactive discussion with stakeholders. The authors conclude using the regional initiative in Southern Africa the African Policy Dialogues on Biotechnology as an illustration of this approach, where discussions started by first seeking agreement about establishing a process for dialogue, rather than initially trying to achieve consensus on any substantive points. |
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| spelling | CGSpace1717782025-01-29T12:58:43Z Options for a rational dialogue on the acceptance of biotechnology von Grebmer, Klaus Omamo, Steven Were biotechnology communication conflict management biosafety capacity development This paper explores how framing discussions about biotechnology in different ways influences how scientists, policy makers, and members of the public communicate with each other, to either inhibit or promote acceptance. It argues for the use of new techniques to create a rational dialogue with the public, based on scientific knowledge, that allows them to fully participate as informed stakeholders in debates about new technologies. Several different outlooks on the role of science in society are presented. Effectively communicating these different positions to the public requires innovative approaches. Drawing on advances in scientific communication practices, we briefly describe four principles that consider not only the scientific content, but also its delivery. New views need to be delivered with confidence, to be sensible within existing frameworks of understanding and not overwhelming, to reveal both potentially positive and negative aspects, and to promote interactive discussion with stakeholders. The authors conclude using the regional initiative in Southern Africa the African Policy Dialogues on Biotechnology as an illustration of this approach, where discussions started by first seeking agreement about establishing a process for dialogue, rather than initially trying to achieve consensus on any substantive points. 2007-09 2025-01-29T12:58:43Z 2025-01-29T12:58:43Z Journal Article https://hdl.handle.net/10568/171778 en Limited Access Wiley von Grebmer, Klaus; Omamo, Steven Were. 2007. Options for a rational dialogue on the acceptance of biotechnology. Biotechnology Journal 2 (9): 1121-1128. https://doi.org/10.1002/biot.200700069 |
| spellingShingle | biotechnology communication conflict management biosafety capacity development von Grebmer, Klaus Omamo, Steven Were Options for a rational dialogue on the acceptance of biotechnology |
| title | Options for a rational dialogue on the acceptance of biotechnology |
| title_full | Options for a rational dialogue on the acceptance of biotechnology |
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| title_full_unstemmed | Options for a rational dialogue on the acceptance of biotechnology |
| title_short | Options for a rational dialogue on the acceptance of biotechnology |
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| topic | biotechnology communication conflict management biosafety capacity development |
| url | https://hdl.handle.net/10568/171778 |
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