Finally, in many respects, the idea of managing technology essentially comes down to a question of balance. What is the proper balance between allowing scientific discovery and technological advancement to go largely unfettered versus imposing constraints that would stifle their progress? What are the benefits versus the risks of developing the technology? What is the proper balance between security and privacy? Does more need to be done to protect US research and development and intellectual property, or should the benefits be shared globally? In reflecting on these questions, consider the
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