Why does this matter?
Jurassic Park and Frankenstein are each classics in their respective genres. They each present clear and ever present ideas that everyone struggles with. Each brought light upon science the struggles of following a passion without looking into the true ramifications that could follow. Each piece closely relates to the idea that blind and arrogant pursuit of passion can truly lead to indefinite wrongs and troubles for society, just look at Dr. Frankenstein and his life struggles following his creation. Same with Hammond, he struggled with his creation as well, all because he failed to see the issues of his idea. Regardless, it is imperative that each of these pieces relates closely to our lives and our modern society. Moral issues like such are very common and can be seen in many scientific dilemmas today. Specifically, capital punishment proves to an interesting one.
The biggest issue surrounding execution is it's legality. Many opposed to capital punishment argue that the death penalty violates the 8th Amendment protections from cruel and unusual punishment. They find that execution crosses a line and that their are alternative sentences that work much better. One major benefit of the death penalty is that it saves tons of money by not sentencing criminals to life without parole. The argument of constitutionality has been argued multiple times. Each time the Supreme Court has left it up to the individual states on whether or not it wants to adopt methods of execution and while each method has its own flaws, all methods will inflict some level of pain (some more than others) and those who are in favor of the death penalty would likely argue that the prisoner's few moments of suffering are worth it because they themselves have been the cause of suffering to lots of families.
Should scientists be free to pursue their investigations regardless of potential risks?
Scientists should be encouraged to pursuit their passions and push the boundaries, but they should be closely monitored to make sure that they do not break through into a realm that offers them no point of return. Without their drive to discover something new each and every day, society would not have the cures for diseases, robotics, knowledge of space, detailed weather analytics, plant diversity, or the geological understanding that we have today. Books like, Frankenstein, and movies like, Jurassic Park, even though they are science fiction, should serve as reminders to everyone about the risks and dangers of unrestrained pursuit into the never before traveled.
Should they publicize every discovery they make?
Scientists should publish their discoveries regardless of their findings because it can truly benefit society, whether it is good or bad. Good findings can truly have a positive impact on society and negative findings can also benefit others by showing mistakes.
The biggest issue surrounding execution is it's legality. Many opposed to capital punishment argue that the death penalty violates the 8th Amendment protections from cruel and unusual punishment. They find that execution crosses a line and that their are alternative sentences that work much better. One major benefit of the death penalty is that it saves tons of money by not sentencing criminals to life without parole. The argument of constitutionality has been argued multiple times. Each time the Supreme Court has left it up to the individual states on whether or not it wants to adopt methods of execution and while each method has its own flaws, all methods will inflict some level of pain (some more than others) and those who are in favor of the death penalty would likely argue that the prisoner's few moments of suffering are worth it because they themselves have been the cause of suffering to lots of families.
Should scientists be free to pursue their investigations regardless of potential risks?
Scientists should be encouraged to pursuit their passions and push the boundaries, but they should be closely monitored to make sure that they do not break through into a realm that offers them no point of return. Without their drive to discover something new each and every day, society would not have the cures for diseases, robotics, knowledge of space, detailed weather analytics, plant diversity, or the geological understanding that we have today. Books like, Frankenstein, and movies like, Jurassic Park, even though they are science fiction, should serve as reminders to everyone about the risks and dangers of unrestrained pursuit into the never before traveled.
Should they publicize every discovery they make?
Scientists should publish their discoveries regardless of their findings because it can truly benefit society, whether it is good or bad. Good findings can truly have a positive impact on society and negative findings can also benefit others by showing mistakes.