ZUR FRAGE DER ETHIK IN FACHINFORMATION UND -KOMMUNIKATION

Description

Reflection about the ethical dimension of scientific and technical information and communication seems urgent as far as this field concerns more and more not only scientific research but also areas of social practice such as energy, medicine, or economy. Starting from the fundamental principle of freedom of information, ethical principles, especially in the field of dissemination of information, are briefly explained. Ethical considerations should be of help for producers, intermediaries and users of scientific and technical information to come to responsible practice.