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Abstract:

In recent years, calls for responsible research and innovation (RRI) have gained momentum across various communities, particularly in response to the rapid advances of emerging and disruptive technologies. RRI calls for more than risk management or regulation: it proposes a cultural and systemic shift in how science and innovation are governed, ensuring that their purposes and trajectories are ethically shaped and aligned with societal values. In this talk, I present and explore the role of 'responsible conceptualization' (RC) to argue that it should be a core component of any attempt to embed responsibility in research and innovation processes. Scientific progress depends not only on data and discovery but also on the clarity of the concepts that guide them. However, in fast evolving fields such as neuroscience and AI, conceptual vagueness often leads to confusion, hype, and misplaced expectations. RC addresses this issue by promoting conceptual clarity and accuracy, elements that are necessary for productive scientific practice, meaningful ethical discussion, clear and trustworthy communication, and effective policies.

Note: This is a virtual only event. A moderated discussion will follow the lecture.

The Zoom link for the event is https://umd.zoom.us/j/5562865397?omn=97926976868

Zoom Meeting ID: 556 286 5397