Acting in an uncertain world : an essay on technical democracy (Bog)

A call for a new form of democracy in which "hybrid forums" composed of experts and laypeople address such sociotechnical controversies as hazardous waste, genetically modified organisms, and nanotechnology

The book discusses the controversies over issues such as nuclear waste and genetically modified organisms, arguing for a transformation of these issues into productive conversations. It introduces the concept of 'hybrid forums' where experts, non-experts, and politicians can collaborate, thus expanding the boundaries of traditional democracy.