Promises and perils of gene drives: Navigating the communication of complex, post-normal science
Promises and perils of gene drives: Navigating the communication of complex, post-normal science
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DOI：
10.1073/pnas.1805874115
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发表时间：
2019-04-16
影响因子：
11.1
通讯作者：
Wirz, Christopher D.
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作者：
Brossard, Dominique;Belluck, Pam;Wirz, Christopher D.
2017年11月，一个跨学科小组讨论了基因驱动应用的复杂性，这是第三届Sackler学术讨论会“科学传播科学”的一部分。“该小组汇集了社会科学家，生命科学家和记者，从他们各自独特的角度讨论这个问题。本文建立在会议的想法和对话的基础上，为后正常科学案例的负责任的沟通和决策提供了一个更细致入微的讨论。决定使用基因驱动来控制和抑制害虫将不仅仅涉及对所涉风险的技术评估，而且有关其使用的负责任的决策将需要多个行为体的协调努力。我们提供了一个基因驱动及其潜在应用的审查，以及记者在沟通围绕特定项目的不确定性程度的作用。我们还讨论了公众舆论和在线环境在公众参与科学过程中的作用。最后，我们就如何应对当前的挑战提出了具体建议，并就基因驱动等复杂的后正常问题促进更有效的沟通和决策。
In November of 2017, an interdisciplinary panel discussed the complexities of gene drive applications as part of the third Sackler Colloquium on "The Science of Science Communication." The panel brought together a social scientist, life scientist, and journalist to discuss the issue from each of their unique perspectives. This paper builds on the ideas and conversations from the session to provide a more nuanced discussion about the context surrounding responsible communication and decision-making for cases of post-normal science. Deciding to use gene drives to control and suppress pests will involve more than a technical assessment of the risks involved, and responsible decision-making regarding their use will require concerted efforts from multiple actors. We provide a review of gene drives and their potential applications, as well as the role of journalists in communicating the extent of uncertainties around specific projects. We also discuss the roles of public opinion and online environments in public engagement with scientific processes. We conclude with specific recommendations about how to address current challenges and foster more effective communication and decision-making for complex, post-normal issues, such as gene drives.