My personal view? There is not enough emphasis given to the danger of unintended consequences.
The tragic state of our economy is a working example of rash, ill-thought-out policies that make the Rudd-era ‘napkin costings’ look like fastidious accounting.
Even smart people get caught up in the excitement of discovery. However, of all the industries charged with important decisions, science has the potential to do the most good and the most damage.
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