1. World problems
  2. Abuse of science

Abuse of science

  • Misuse of scientific research
  • Misuse of scientific theories

Incidence

Theories and data have been misused throughout the history of science to justify racial discrimination, violence and war. The theory of evolution has, for example, been used not only to justify war, but also genocide, colonialism and the suppression of the weak.

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SDG

Sustainable Development Goal #10: Reduced InequalitySustainable Development Goal #17: Partnerships to achieve the Goal

Metadata

Database
World problems
Type
(C) Cross-sectoral problems
Subject
  • Research, standards » Research
  • Science » Science
  • Science » Theoretical
  • Societal problems » Maltreatment
  • Content quality
    Presentable
     Presentable
    Language
    English
    Last update
    Nov 28, 2022