Abstract
Building on recent theories of science in society, such as that provided by the the “Mode 2” framework, this paper argues that governments should reconsider existing relations among decision-makers, experts, and citizens in the management of technology. Policy-makers need a set of ‘technologies of humility’ for systematically assessing the unknown and the uncertain. Appropriate focal points for such modest assessments are framing, vulnerability, distribution, and learning.
Key-words:
Citizen participation; Science and technology governance; Expertise; Technologies of humility; Risk