Emerging Technologies, Extreme Uncertainty, and the Principle of Rational Precautionary Reasoning
(2012)
Journal Article
Beyleveld, D., & Brownsword, R. (2012). Emerging Technologies, Extreme Uncertainty, and the Principle of Rational Precautionary Reasoning. Law, Innovation and Technology, 4(1), 35-65. https://doi.org/10.5235/175799612800650644
This paper argues that, in a context of 'extreme uncertainty' (where it is believed that it is possible that an emerging technology might cause harm to humans, damage to the environment, or some form of moral violation; but where the likelihood of su... Read More about Emerging Technologies, Extreme Uncertainty, and the Principle of Rational Precautionary Reasoning.