Sheila Jasanoff
2 books
About the Author
Sheila Jasanoff is a pioneering scholar in the field of science and technology studies, renowned for her insightful explorations of how technological innovations intersect with societal values, governance, and ethics. As the Pforzheimer Professor of Science and Technology Studies at Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government, she has shaped interdisciplinary discourse on the human dimensions of progress. Her work delves into the regulatory landscapes of biotechnology, environmental policy, and global innovation, advocating for a more democratic approach to technological decision-making. In her acclaimed book, The Ethics of Invention: Technology and the Human Future, Jasanoff examines the moral imperatives guiding invention and its profound impacts on humanity's trajectory, urging readers to consider the ethical boundaries of scientific advancement in an increasingly tech-driven world.
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scholarly
analytical
interdisciplinary
