Martin and Schinzinger Recognize It Is Impractical to Obtain Informed

question 12

Multiple Choice

Martin and Schinzinger recognize it is impractical to obtain informed consent for new technology from everyone affected so they suggest we

• A) use a weaker principle that only requires that the information a rational agent would require has been widely disseminated.
• B) limit social experiments to small towns.
• C) inform the public and consumers immediately prior to use of the new product.
• D) None of the above

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