SWOT analysis of The Brain Dialogue, an Australian prototype Responsible Research and Innovation engagement program for neuroscience
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15736172 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Rachel Nowak (0000-0003-3186-236X, Australian Research Council, corresponding author), Eva Paton (0000-0003-4649-4862, Australian Research Council) |
| Year | 2017 |
| Volume | 5 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 131-142 |
| Publication date | 2017-05-13 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Responsible Innovation (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2329-9037 • E-ISSN: 2329-9460 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/23299460.2017.1320646 |
| OpenAlex | W2612541946 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 3 |
| References cited | 11 |
Dialogue between diverse publics and scientists is essential to ensuring that fast-moving research such as neuroscience delivers knowledge and technologies that meet society’s needs, and align with its values. In Australia, neuroscience engagement programs typically promote brain research to the publics, rather than seek their input. We argue for a shift to Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI)-type engagement, where scientists share their knowledge, and non-scientists share their attitudes, needs, insights and expectations, starting early in the technology-development pathway. This would allow the developmental pathway to be modified to meet society’s needs and mores. We have developed a prototype RRI engagement program for neuroscience, adapted to local Australian conditions, called The Brain Dialogue. Our preliminary results suggest it is possible to alter developmental pathways. Here, we describe its components: knowledge sharing; structured issues-driven activities that include diverse stakeholders; and social research and policy development responding directly to end-user needs. To help others set up similar programs, and the development of the RRI field, we offer a detailed, warts-and-all analysis of The Brain Dialogue’s Strengths and Weaknesses, and the Opportunities and Threats it faces
Field (mathematics · General partnership · Political science · Public engagement · Public relations · Responsible Research and Innovation · Set (abstract data type · Sociology · Biomedical and Engineering Education · Computer Science · Molecular Communication and Nanonetworks · Neuroethics, Human Enhancement, Biomedical Innovations · Neuroscience · Psychology
| Citations per year | 0.38 |
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| Citation span | 2018 - 2024 (7) |
| Highly cited | No |