Science and Responsibility?

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So, i have this special project in school where i need to choose a theme/topic and write a 10 page assignment about it. The overall theme for all students is "Science and Responsibility".

I have to combine 2 subjects and choose a more specific topic that fits both of them. An example could be "English and History, an analysis of Frankenstein as a symbol of uncontrolled science", or "Chemestry and Psychology, the ethical/moral problems related to the rise in use of anti-depressive medication among teenagers"

You get the idea. :) I'm just really low on good ideas right now, and the previous 2 are basically the only ones i've thought of right now.. Anyone have some interesting cases, or subject combinations that come to mind when you hear "Science and Responsibility"?

Todd · Answer

The film "Jurassic Park" :) Nuclear power and its consequences. Introduction of non local animals for pest problems. Letting civilian areas overgrow with grass and trees which causes a large problem if they catch fire. Putting too many satellites in orbit creates dangers for future manned missions. Controlling the weather (like seeding clouds) can have a large ecological effect. The weird one is trying to harness power that might have a long term effect even though it seems environmentally sound (like man made dams, for example).

The number one thing, though, is over confidence in engineering a la the Titanic.

ignatz · Answer

You might get better ideas by posting in education/homework. But consider "Atomic Power" there is a lot of science and often to little responsibility.
Various power plants shutting down causing environmental problems, etc.
Atomic weapons, etc, etc.

Science and Responsibility?

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