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Cognitive Constraints Shape Public Debate on the Risks of Synthetic Biology.

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We consider efforts to understand public perceptions of synthetic biology, describing a novel cognitive science approach indicating that cognitive biases constrain risk perceptions of synthetic biology. We discuss the implications… Click to show full abstract

We consider efforts to understand public perceptions of synthetic biology, describing a novel cognitive science approach indicating that cognitive biases constrain risk perceptions of synthetic biology. We discuss the implications of these findings and outline how they may be harnessed to improve the quality of public debate.

Keywords: public debate; synthetic biology; cognitive constraints; constraints shape; biology

Journal Title: Trends in biotechnology
Year Published: 2018

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