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Citizen Science
11/10
2010
2010
In one of my previous postings I looked at the work of Ben Goldacre and in particular his book Bad Science. My argument also drew upon subject matter from previous ... Citizen Science
Bad ideas? A history of scientific discovery
26/07
2010
2010
Robert Winston is one of the UK’s leading scientists and a household face on TV. He currently holds the chair of Science and Society at Imperial College London and was ... Bad ideas? A history of scientific discovery
Preventative governance
16/07
2010
2010
On Wednesday 7th July, Professor David Guston of the Arizona State University presented the work of the CSPO (Consortium for Science, Policy and Outcomes) and the CSN-ASU (Center for Nanotechnology ... Preventative governance
A man, his history and his DNA
02/07
2010
2010
by Margherita Fronte One of humankind’s oldest needs – to know oneself. One of the most modern technologies – the DNA testing of a single individual. These are the 2 ... A man, his history and his DNA
Different forms of expertise
12/05
2010
2010
On Monday 3rd of May a seminar was held in The Bassetti Foundation conference suite with Dr Wiebe E. Bijker, Professor of Technology and Society at The University of Maastricht ... Different forms of expertise
Memory and Responsibility
24/03
2010
2010
Last month, with the support of the Bassetti Foundation, more than 60 people met at the Internet Archive in San Francisco to discuss the future of personal digital archives and ... Memory and Responsibility
Drones and other robots of war
04/03
2010
2010
Recently the press has been full of articles addressing the legality or illegality of the military use of unmanned drone aircraft in the war against terror. Their use as well ... Drones and other robots of war
Practicing Responsibility
01/03
2010
2010
In the imminence of the deadline for submitting abstracts (22th March) I bring to our readers’ attention the following call for papers, co-organised by the Bassetti Foundation, for a session ... Practicing Responsibility
That was the year that was
17/01
2010
2010
2009 was a busy year for the foundation. The following review aims at giving the reader an overview of the foundation’s work by looking at its involvement in conferences, seminars, ... That was the year that was
A short review: Conversations On Innovation, Power And Responsibility
08/01
2010
2010
Last week we put online a new publication of the Foundation Bassetti entitled “Conversations On Innovation, Power And Responsibility”, written by Jeff Ubois and available in hard copy, downloadable pdf ... A short review: Conversations On Innovation, Power And Responsibility
New Publication from FGB: Conversations on Innovation, Power and Responsibility
02/01
2010
2010
The Fondazione Giannino Bassetti’s new publication, Conversations on Innovation, Power and Responsibility highlights approaches to responsibility in innovation taken by leading practitioners in disruptive fields. Our intent is to highlight ... New Publication from FGB: Conversations on Innovation, Power and Responsibility
Innovation may produce unexpected side effects
11/12
2009
2009
The latest edition of the economics journal “Project M” features an interview with Foundation President Piero Bassetti. The interview addresses the issues that are closest to The President’s heart: how ... Innovation may produce unexpected side effects