Scientists have a responsibility to inform the public on the implications and consequences of their findings. This is crucial to ensure that humanity can make informed decisions and avoid harming the environment and themselves. However, scientists should not promote any specific political agenda or candidate.

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Question 18

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Scientists should

A) limit their activities to studying nature and not deal with the practical and ethical implications of their findings.
B) inform people of the consequences of certain types of actions so that humanity can avoid hurting or destroying itself and the biosphere.
C) tell their students exactly who to vote for in various elections in order to implement their agenda.
D) have a direct line to government leaders to inform them of consequences to political decisions.

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