There is no denying that scientific research is indispensable for the development of the country. Some individuals opine that any research related to science and technology should be controlled by the government, while others contend that the responsibility of research should be given to private commercial companies. Notwithstanding, this discourse will explore these two viewpoints and subsequently put forward my own perspective accordingly.
Admittedly, the advocates of the view of taking authority of any kind of scientific research by the government have their own justification. The rationale behind their argument might be that the government can invest in research and development to enhance the life of the residents. This is because the government is accountable to the public, and research is paid by the taxes. Moreover, knowledge acquired through research is not always targeted for the general audience. Therefore, the government can control the flow of information, also.
However, taking a look at it from the flip side, could the contenders of the school of thought that postulate that private companies should be given the control of research be absolutely right? Certainly, the justification for their argument is much likely that these companies have more financial and operational sources than the government to develop various technologies and vaccines. Not only do these companies provide a better future for the people, but they also help the economy to boost in terms of technology and education. According to a survey by BBC UK, to epitomize, private companies invest fifty percent of profits into research and development.
In conclusion, having explored both sides of the arguments, I consent to the hilt that the government should have the primary responsibility in controlling and monitoring of scientific research. Also, vigorous checks and balances need to be in place to ensure future research is ethical and productive.
There is no denying that scientific
research
is indispensable for the development of the country.
Some
individuals opine that any
research
related to science and technology should
be controlled
by the
government
, while others contend that the responsibility of
research
should be
given
to private commercial
companies
. Notwithstanding, this discourse will explore these two viewpoints and
subsequently
put forward my
own
perspective
accordingly
.
Admittedly
, the advocates of the view of taking authority of any kind of scientific
research
by the
government
have their
own
justification. The rationale behind their argument might be that the
government
can invest in
research
and development to enhance the life of the residents. This is
because
the
government
is accountable to the public, and
research
is paid
by the taxes.
Moreover
, knowledge acquired through
research
is not always targeted for the general audience.
Therefore
, the
government
can control the flow of information,
also
.
However
, taking a look at it from the flip side, could the contenders of the school of
thought
that postulate that private
companies
should be
given
the control of
research
be
absolutely
right?
Certainly
, the justification for their argument is much likely that these
companies
have more financial and operational sources than the
government
to develop various technologies and vaccines. Not
only
do these
companies
provide a better future for the
people
,
but
they
also
help
the economy to boost in terms of technology and education. According to a survey by BBC UK, to epitomize, private
companies
invest fifty percent of profits into
research
and development.
In conclusion
, having explored both sides of the arguments, I consent to the hilt that the
government
should have the primary responsibility in controlling and monitoring of scientific
research
.
Also
, vigorous
checks
and balances need to be in place to ensure future
research
is ethical and productive.