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Should a scientist be responsible for the results of his or her work? Why or why not? Exercise 2 Scan the passage to find the answers. Exercise 2 Scan the passage to find the answers. Exercise 3 Decide whether the statements are True (F) or False  (F) according to the passage. 1. The university scientists are different from other scientists because they seem to have less sense of responsibility. 2. We may infer from the passage that some scientists are not qualified because they sometimes fail to be aware of the disastrous effects their discovery may bring about. 3. One problem that needs our attention is how to get a general agreement about social values and goals. 4. Chain believes the scientists should be responsible for the unpleasant side-effects of their inventions. 5. The author believes that a scientist should tell the truth to the public about new developments in his field. Exercise 4 Complete the outline of the passage. Exercise 4 Complete the outline of the passage. — Chain thinks scientists should not be responsible for the side-effects of their inventions; the society should take the responsibilities because it is the society that decides to put the invention to use. Chain concludes that scientists cannot be held responsible for the unpleasant effects of their inventions; responsibility lies with the society that adopts the technological application. e.g. After waiting for half an hour, he concluded that she was not coming. The jury concluded that the accused was not guilty. cf. They concluded the meeting at 10 o’clock. conclude: v. to come to believe after consideration of known facts e.g. If anything goes wrong, I will hold you personally responsible. He held me personally responsible whenever anything went wrong in the project. hold somebody responsible (for something): to blame someone or something (for something) adopt: v. to take and use as one’s own e.g. The author