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Chapter 12

Realizing the Promise of Society: Societal, Ethical, and Regulatory Considerations

The Paradoxes of Technology and Unintended Consequences
  - Technology Paradoxes
  - Example of Backlash Due to Fears Arising from Technology: Protests over Genetically Modified Foods


Ethical Controversies Surrounding Technological Advances
  - Framework to Address Ethical Controversies: Merck, Ivermectin, and River Blindness
  - Benefits of the Framework


Social Responsibility and Business Decisions
  - Social Responsibility and Innovation

The Role of the Government
  - Updating Antitrust Models
  - Examining Intellectual Property Models
  - Assisting with Access to Technology


Concluding Remarks: Realizing the Promise of Technology


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