A statement of the rights of scientists and engineers
2009
The Bill of Rights for Scientists and Engineers
Editorial
Author Information
Author(s): Hendee W PhD, BJJ Abdullah, KH Ng
Primary Institution: Department of Biomedical Imaging, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Malaysia
Conclusion
The Bill of Rights aims to ensure that scientists and engineers can pursue their work without political or religious interference.
Supporting Evidence
- A scientist or engineer must be free to theorize and experiment without fear of reprisal.
- Scientific results should be evaluated on their merits, not preconceived notions.
- Collaboration among scientists should be encouraged while protecting confidentiality.
Takeaway
Scientists and engineers should be free to explore and share their discoveries without fear of outside pressures.
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