From: Operation Paperclip: The Secret Pact
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How can we ensure that the technology we build today is used ethically?

The scientists who built weapons of war later built rockets for peace. This shows that technology itself is neutral, but the goals of those who fund it shape its impact.

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Before using or supporting a new technology, research who funds it and what their ultimate goals are.

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