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Synthetic Biology and the Question of Public Participation Introduction

Synthetic Biology and the Question of Public Participation : Introduction [The book considers the relationship between governance and participation, and the ways participation has been understood, framed, and applied in the context of synthetic biology (SB) governance. Based on questions about the scope, purpose, and responsibilities assigned to public participation activities, the authors present a literature review of policy reports and articles on SB governance. The brief identifies key characteristics of synthetic biology, such as the complex interplay of scientific, engineering and IT expertise in the field, as well as the ethical and practical challenges these characteristics pose in designing governance frameworks. Drawing on insights from the literature, the authors contest calls for “earlier” and “more” participation because such calls fail to consider the necessary structural adjustments and resources. They offer an approach and recommendations for improving participatory governance in SB by considering questions about skills, training, organization, finances, and normative principles that researchers and policymakers need to consider when designing participation activities. The analytical framework has potential applications in other areas, including governance issues raised during health crises such as pandemics.] http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png

Synthetic Biology and the Question of Public Participation Introduction

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Springer International Publishing
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© The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2023
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978-3-031-16003-5
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1 –6
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10.1007/978-3-031-16004-2_1
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[The book considers the relationship between governance and participation, and the ways participation has been understood, framed, and applied in the context of synthetic biology (SB) governance. Based on questions about the scope, purpose, and responsibilities assigned to public participation activities, the authors present a literature review of policy reports and articles on SB governance. The brief identifies key characteristics of synthetic biology, such as the complex interplay of scientific, engineering and IT expertise in the field, as well as the ethical and practical challenges these characteristics pose in designing governance frameworks. Drawing on insights from the literature, the authors contest calls for “earlier” and “more” participation because such calls fail to consider the necessary structural adjustments and resources. They offer an approach and recommendations for improving participatory governance in SB by considering questions about skills, training, organization, finances, and normative principles that researchers and policymakers need to consider when designing participation activities. The analytical framework has potential applications in other areas, including governance issues raised during health crises such as pandemics.]

Published: Mar 16, 2023

Keywords: Synthetic Biology; Emerging Biotechnologies; Governance; Participation; COVID-19; Pandemic

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