Responsible research and innovation (RRI) in quantum technology
Ethics and Information Technology 19 (4):277-294 (2017)
Abstract
We are currently witnessing the emergence of a discourse on responsible research and innovation in the field of quantum technology. Working on the assumption that the initial stage of discourse is of particular importance with regard to the ascription of meaning to an emerging field, our point of departure is a small corpus of prominent policy-oriented reports on quantum technology recently published in Europe. With a view to these publications, the article analyses various approaches to RRI and discusses lessons learned in nanotechnology discourse as these may impact on emerging discourse on quantum technology and its stance towards RRI. On the basis of our analyses, we outline a strategy for fostering RRI in this promising field of science and technology. We propose implementing a “strong” RRI approach which entails linking parliamentary or other core policy processes to stakeholder dialogues, decision-supporting public engagement and a wide variety of other public communication activities. At the same time, taking our cue from lessons learned in nanotechnology discourse, we argue that a strong RRI approach to quantum technology should be modest and focused in terms of thematic and societal scope.Author's Profile
DOI
10.1007/s10676-017-9432-6
My notes
Similar books and articles
Responsible Design. A Conceptual Look at Interdependent Design–Use Dynamics.Asle H. Kiran - 2012 - Philosophy and Technology 25 (2):179-198.
Towards Responsible Research and Innovation in the Information and Communication Technologies and Security Technologies Fields.Rene Von Schomberg (ed.) - 2011 - Publications Office of the European Union.
Responsible, Inclusive Innovation and the Nano-Divide.Doris Schroeder, Sally Dalton-Brown, Benjamin Schrempf & David Kaplan - 2016 - NanoEthics 10 (2):177-188.
A vision of Responsible Innovation.Rene Von Schomberg - 2013 - In Richard Owen (ed.), Responsible Innovation. pp. 51-74.
Broadening Discourse on Responsible Research and Innovation.Christopher Coenen - 2016 - NanoEthics 10 (1):1-4.
Devices of Responsibility: Over a Decade of Responsible Research and Innovation Initiatives for Nanotechnologies.Clare Shelley-Egan, Diana M. Bowman & Douglas K. R. Robinson - 2018 - Science and Engineering Ethics 24 (6):1719-1746.
The role of philosophy of science in Responsible Research and Innovation : the case of nanomedicine.Gry Oftedal - 2014 - Life Sciences, Society and Policy 10 (1):1-12.
Responsible Innovation for Decent Nonliberal Peoples: A Dilemma?Pak-Hang Wong - 2016 - Journal of Responsible Innovation 3 (2):154-168.
Responsible Reporting: Neuroimaging News in the Age of Responsible Research and Innovation.Irja Marije de Jong, Frank Kupper, Marlous Arentshorst & Jacqueline Broerse - 2016 - Science and Engineering Ethics 22 (4):1107-1130.
Reflections on different governance styles in regulating science: a contribution to ‘Responsible Research and Innovation’.Ine Hoyweghen, Jessica Mesman, David Townend & Laurens Landeweerd - 2015 - Life Sciences, Society and Policy 11 (1):1-22.
Symbiotic technology for creating social innovation 30 years in the future.Shinichi Doi & Keiji Yamada - 2011 - AI and Society 26 (3):197-204.
Definitions and Conceptual Dimensions of Responsible Research and Innovation: A Literature Review.Mirjam Burget, Emanuele Bardone & Margus Pedaste - 2017 - Science and Engineering Ethics 23 (1):1-19.
Setting Up Spaces for Collaboration in Industry Between Researchers from the Natural and Social Sciences.Steven M. Flipse, Maarten C. A. van der Sanden & Patricia Osseweijer - 2014 - Science and Engineering Ethics 20 (1):7-22.
Heroes of agricultural innovation: Genomics and metaphoric plurality.Cor Van Der Weele & Jozef Keulartz - 2009 - Genomics, Society and Policy 5 (3):59-73.
Analytics
Added to PP
2017-11-10
Downloads
35 (#336,197)
6 months
3 (#227,001)
2017-11-10
Downloads
35 (#336,197)
6 months
3 (#227,001)
Historical graph of downloads
Author's Profile
Citations of this work
Quantum Technologies and Society: Towards a Different Spin.Christopher Coenen, Alexei Grinbaum, Armin Grunwald, Colin Milburn & Pieter Vermaas - 2022 - NanoEthics 16 (1):1-6.
Improving Responsibility, Responsible Improvements.Christopher Coenen - 2018 - NanoEthics 12 (3):177-180.
References found in this work
Visions and Ethics in Current Discourse on Human Enhancement.Arianna Ferrari, Christopher Coenen & Armin Grunwald - 2012 - NanoEthics 6 (3):215-229.