What researcher wants to create an assessment system based on foresight and knowledge?

a. Renè von Schomberg c. Sheila Jasanoff
b. John Rawls d. Isaac Asimov


ANS: A
Renè von Schomberg believes it is necessary to establish the overlap of knowledge from different areas because the quality of knowledge will determine the ethical value of the applications that follow.

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