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science-and-politics

The intersection where scientific knowledge influences and is influenced by political agendas and decisions.

1 chapter across 1 book

Demon-Haunted World: Science as a Candle in the Dark (1995)Carl Sagan

CHAPTER 16 When Scientists Know Sin

Chapter 16, "When Scientists Know Sin," primarily provides a bibliographic list of works related to the ethical and political implications of scientific knowledge, particularly in the context of nuclear weapons and arms control. The references highlight the complex relationship between scientific discovery, moral responsibility, and geopolitical power, underscoring the role scientists have played in both advancing and mitigating the threats posed by nuclear arms.