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Sharing Ideas beyond the European Union

The 4th International conference “Science in Society” was held in Vancouver, Canada. According to the organisers science has traditionally been characterized by empiricism, objectivity, and a productive autonomy from the social world. While these remain important elements of modern scientific methods and practice, science’s ability to remain independent of human agendas and values is increasingly being challenged.
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