The Societal Readiness Thinking Tool: A Practical Resource for Maturing the Societal Readiness of Research Projects
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Published:2022-01-27
Issue:1
Volume:28
Page:
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ISSN:1353-3452
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Container-title:Science and Engineering Ethics
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language:en
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Short-container-title:Sci Eng Ethics
Author:
Bernstein Michael J.ORCID, Nielsen Mathias Wullum, Alnor Emil, Brasil André, Birkving Astrid Lykke, Chan Tung Tung, Griessler Erich, de Jong Stefan, van de Klippe Wouter, Meijer Ingeborg, Yaghmaei Emad, Nicolaisen Peter Busch, Nieminen Mika, Novitzky Peter, Mejlgaard Niels
Abstract
AbstractIn this paper, we introduce the Societal Readiness (SR) Thinking Tool to aid researchers and innovators in developing research projects with greater responsiveness to societal values, needs, and expectations. The need for societally-focused approaches to research and innovation—complementary to Technology Readiness (TR) frameworks—is presented. Insights from responsible research and innovation (RRI) concepts and practice, organized across critical stages of project-life cycles are discussed with reference to the development of the SR Thinking Tool. The tool is designed to complement not only shortfalls in TR approaches, but also improve upon other efforts to integrate RRI, sustainability, and design thinking in research and innovation cycles. Operationalization and early-stage user tests of the Tool are reported, along with discussion of potential future iterations and applications.
Funder
H2020 Science with and for Society
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Subject
Management of Technology and Innovation,Health Policy,Issues, ethics and legal aspects,Health (social science)
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