I'm a scientist working on a breakthrough that could have world-changing positive impacts, but the research also carries a small but significant risk of unintended catastrophic consequences. Do I proceed?

Laurie Jean-Baptiste

Laurie Jean-Baptiste

Proceed cautiously12 votes (24%)
Halt research18 votes (35%)
Seek peer review10 votes (20%)
Publicize the risks11 votes (22%)

51 votes total • Created 2/6/2026

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