Martin and Schinzinger recognize it is impractical to obtain informed consent for new technology from everyone affected so they suggest we
A) use a weaker principle that only requires that the information a rational agent would require has been widely disseminated.
B) limit social experiments to small towns.
C) inform the public and consumers immediately prior to use of the new product.
D) None of the above

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Martin and Schinzinger suggest using a weaker principle for informed consent in the context of new technology, which emphasizes the wide dissemination of information that a rational agent would require to make an informed decision, rather than obtaining explicit consent from everyone affected. This approach acknowledges the impracticality of securing individual informed consent from all potentially impacted by new technological developments.

Martin and Schinzinger Recognize It Is Impractical to Obtain Informed