A dual use dilemma can begin in scientific researches wherein it can promote good and at the same time, it can also cause harm (Miller & Selgelid, 2008). Michael Specter, a journalist, stated in an interview that everything has dual use; he quoted that “hammers build houses, but they are also used as vehicles for crushing people’s head, planes are excellent inventions for transporting people and things, but they can also be used as weapons.” The purpose of their researches must be explained to the public so that people will know what they are doing and what benefits it can give to the society. (VolkswagenStiftung)
As an example, researches about infectious diseases can be exploited by some terrorist groups in order to pose threat to the public.
As an example, researches about infectious diseases can be exploited by some terrorist groups in order to pose threat to the public.