The Golem: Uncertainty and communicating science

Authors
Pinch, T
Citation
T. Pinch, The Golem: Uncertainty and communicating science, SCI ENG ETH, 6(4), 2000, pp. 511-523
Citations number
34
Categorie Soggetti
Multidisciplinary,Multidisciplinary,"Engineering Management /General",Philosiphy
Journal title
SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING ETHICS
ISSN journal
13533452 → ACNP
Volume
6
Issue
4
Year of publication
2000
Pages
511 - 523
Database
ISI
SICI code
1353-3452(200010)6:4<511:TGUACS>2.0.ZU;2-F
Abstract
This paper elaborates on the Golem metaphor as a way of understanding uncer tainty in science. Its implications for the ethics of communicating science are explored.