2. Issues
Beyond striking the right balance between costs and benefits, the primary challenge is to minimize the negative consequences for society and the environment, while maximizing the positive spin-offs. We also need to avoid creating irreversible damage. This means making the right choices at the right time, as far upstream as possible.
2.1 Collingridge dilemma
Examining technological development from its beginnings to its maturity, Collingridge notes that the influence we can have on technical development is greatly reduced. For economic reasons in particular,...
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Bibliography
Websites
[PROTEE] http://www.transport-research.info/Upload/Documents/200310/protee.pdf (page consulted on October 30, 2015).
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Standards, codes and best practices
ASCE Official Register 2016 (including the code of ethics) – American Society of Civil Engineers: http://www.asce.org/templates/publications-book-detail.aspx?id=19458 (page consulted on April 30, 2016).
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