Science and the challenges of our time: A reflection on the future role of scientific research

Pere Puigdomènech

Abstract


Science has developed as a particularly extensive and intense intellectual activity since the end of the nineteenth century. Its results, and those from a complex set of technologies, are shaping the lives of our citizens and influencing some of the global parameters of our planet. In this context, science professionals formulate their objectives in terms of the problems faced by their disciplines as a result of internal dynamics as well as the demands made by society. For scientists, reflecting on these different perspectives to define research activities is a necessity. Thus, they should also participate in reflecting on the issues that are considered important for the future of our society.

Keywords


science and society; challenges of science; matter sciences; life sciences

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.7203/metode.10.12536

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