1.1 The Deepening Relationship Between Science and Technology and Society

1.1.1 Changes in Society Due to Scientific and Technological Progress Atsuko Toyama(PDF:369KB)

1.1.1.1 Achievement of Societal Prosperity Atsuko Toyama

1.1.1.2 Qualitative Changes in Society on a Worldwide Scale

1.1.1.3 New Societal Issues Arising from Scientific and Technological Progress

1.1.1.4 Increase of New Factors Threatening Societal Safety and Security

1.1.1.5 Relationship between Science and Technology and Society

1.1.2 World Policy Trends Related to Science and Technology and Society

1.1.2.1 Contribution of Science and Technology to the Global Warming Problem

1.1.2.2 New Responsibilities for Science and Technology in the 21st Century

1.1.2.3 Policy Trends in the United States and Europe

1.2 How Science and Technology Are for Society

1.2.1 Contributing to Society through Knowledge Creation and Utilization

1.2.1.1 Science’s Contribution to Human Civilization

1.2.1.2 Realization of a Prosperous Society through the Utilization of Scientific and Technological Results

1.2.2 New Policy Developments Related to Science and Technology for Society

1.2.2.1 Scientific and Technological Progress Related to Safety and Security

1.2.2.2 Revival of Local Areas Using Science and Technology

1.2.2.3 Intra-sector Efforts

1.2.3 Application of New Technologies to Society

1.2.3.1 Two Sides of the Influence of Science and Technology

1.2.3.2 Dealing with Ethical, Legal, and Social Implications of Science and Technology

1.2.3.3 Toward the Utilization of New Technologies

1.2.4 Japan’s international contributions

1.3 Communication with Society

1.3.1 Fostering Public Awareness of Science and Technology

1.3.1.1 Improving Science and Technology Literacy

1.2.1.2 Realization of a Prosperous Society through the Utilization of Scientific and Technological Results

1.3.1.3 Cultivation of Human Resources who Bridge Science and Technology and Society

1.3.2 The Social Role of Scientists and Technologists

1.3.2.1 Promoting Interaction between Scientists and Technologists and the Public

1.2.2.2 The Role of Colleges and Universities in Society

1.3.2.3 The Scientific Community’s Role in Society

1.3.3 The New Relationship between Science and Technology and Society

1.3.3.1 Current Situation

1.3.3.2 New Developments in the Dialogue with the Public

1.3.3.3 Toward a New Relationship between Science and Technology and Society

Conclusion

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