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Implications of science?
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The effects, good and bad, that scientific discoveries have on society — the impact from the lab out into life.
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One way science lifts society?
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Vaccines and antibiotics save millions; cheaper food, light, travel and communication; freedom from old fears.
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The dual-use problem?
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The same scientific discovery can be used for good or for harm — like the atom giving both power and the bomb.
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'Knowledge is neutral' view of responsibility?
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A fact is just a fact; the scientist finds the truth and society chooses the use — so the scientist isn't to blame.
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'Scientists foresee and choose' view?
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They often see the danger, pick their projects and can warn — so they share responsibility for misuse.
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The strongest position on a scientist's responsibility?
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Shared and in degrees — not fully to blame, but being a finder of facts doesn't switch off being a chooser.
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How does Section B differ from Section A?
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Section B is a stimulus-free essay on an optional theme; you argue the question, weigh views and conclude.
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The 6.3 topic arc in one line?
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Is science value-free? → society shapes science (funding) → science shapes society (dual use, responsibility).
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