Abstract: Aspects of Geoscience-related Ethics Codes

This talk examines several issues in geoscience-related ethics including: Continuing Professional Development—encouraged or required; public protection versus confidentiality; ethical but upsetting research; a look at the problems with models; and whistle blowing—when, how, and consequences; the protection of geodiversity; failure to respect others’ opinions; and aspects of switching jobs.

This talk examines several issues in geoscience-related ethics including: Continuing Professional Development—encouraged or required; public protection versus confidentiality; ethical but upsetting research; a look at the problems with models; and whistle blowing—when, how, and consequences; the protection of geodiversity; failure to respect others’ opinions; and aspects of switching jobs.

Distinguished Lecturer

David M.

David M. Abbott Jr.

Distinguished Ethics Lecturer

Consulting Geologist and Author

Video Presentation

Abstracts

  • 44756 Honesty is a basic principle of geoscience ethics. We all use models but all models are incomplete and flawed. Nevertheless, some models are useful in assisting understanding of a particular system. Honesty requires disclosure of the limitations and deficiencies of a particular model. Modern computer modeling permits examination of complicated models but these models are still not “the truth.” Professional judgement is still required in determining the utility of a model and to guard against self-deception. Honesty—Avoiding the Misuse of Models
    Honesty—Avoiding the Misuse of Models

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