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September 12, 2024

Do you believe that all scientific research should be open access and free to the public?




Total votes: 4

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  1. LuckyDeer2
    139

    It should definitely be ethical by public standards however all research should not be publicized. Especially ones engaging in military research, we must maintain a competitive advantage over our …Read MoreIt should definitely be ethical by public standards however all research should not be publicized. Especially ones engaging in military research, we must maintain a competitive advantage over our geopolitical adversaries especially China and Russia. They already engage in IP theft from American corporations, we cannot risk them figuring out advanced technologies ahead of us. A safe world is one where America is charge and is so powerful that no nation would challenge us due to our technological advantage. Read Less

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  2. FunnyDuck2
    127

    I think in terms of safety and defense, research about a nation’s military and even some scientific research might have negative consequences if publicized. One might use it for destructive intentions.

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  3. PlayfulMagpie
    88

    I don’t have a firm understanding of the rules in place for scientific study, so I can’t really say conclusively if it should be so or not. On the one hand, it would have people following along with …Read MoreI don’t have a firm understanding of the rules in place for scientific study, so I can’t really say conclusively if it should be so or not. On the one hand, it would have people following along with the process and understanding how scientists are coming to these conclusions. On the other hand, there is also the problem of how these studies are conducted and it could give out information to people who may use it against the country. So, for that reason, I have to be on the fence about this question. Read Less

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  4. CleverHalibut
    117.5

    If there is any government funding involved in the research then the findings should be mandated to be publically available. However, if the research is entirely privately funded then it should be the …Read MoreIf there is any government funding involved in the research then the findings should be mandated to be publically available. However, if the research is entirely privately funded then it should be the right of the company to retain the findings of that research. Read Less

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