Attempt to formulate your 'moral' views on the practice of science . Imagine yourself stumbling upon a discovery, which has great academic interest but is certain to have nothing but dangerous consequences for the human society . How , if at all will you resolve your dilemma ?

Explanation

Science is journey towards truth. A scientific discovery may have both good or adverse effects for human society . If any discovery has great academic interest but dangerous consequences for the human society, the information must be made public . It is the responsibility of the seientist to spread awareness about its truth and the ways to stop its misuse. For example , discovery of nuclear fission reaction to produce tremendous energy is of great interest for the society but nuclear energy should be used for peaceful purposes only .