Background:The successful application of technological innovation in chemicals ultimately involves many uncertainties.Despite its reliable performance and excellent effectiveness in application fields,China’s paraqua...Background:The successful application of technological innovation in chemicals ultimately involves many uncertainties.Despite its reliable performance and excellent effectiveness in application fields,China’s paraquat was ultimately banned due to its use as a poison by some suicides.Methods:To prevent similar occurrences,this paper adopts a research method combining“ethical analysis and intellectual analysis”to study the two uses of paraquat as a chemical and a poison.Results:(1)Even with a high degree of professional ethical standards,incidents that harm societal interests may still occur.Furthermore,the misuse of a product in areas beyond its intended scope may expose the product to social responsibilities.(2)An individual technological innovation must be coordinated with the overall techno-economic paradigm.(3)In the field of chemical products,as well as in many new product areas,development driven by a“polarized”mindset,despite achieving breakthroughs in certain indicators,may potentially cause systemic harm.Conclusion:It ultimately proposes upgrades in production and lifestyle,requiring simultaneous innovation in“technology+management systems,”emphasizing the importance of product degradation from the initial research and development stage,and calling for the involvement and expertise of healthcare professionals throughout the entire industrial process.展开更多
基金Funding for General Research Projects in Higher Education Institutions:Research on the Patterns of Shifts in the World’s Scientific Centers and Shenzhen’s Construction as a Global Talent and Innovation Center(WDZC20231127152239002).
文摘Background:The successful application of technological innovation in chemicals ultimately involves many uncertainties.Despite its reliable performance and excellent effectiveness in application fields,China’s paraquat was ultimately banned due to its use as a poison by some suicides.Methods:To prevent similar occurrences,this paper adopts a research method combining“ethical analysis and intellectual analysis”to study the two uses of paraquat as a chemical and a poison.Results:(1)Even with a high degree of professional ethical standards,incidents that harm societal interests may still occur.Furthermore,the misuse of a product in areas beyond its intended scope may expose the product to social responsibilities.(2)An individual technological innovation must be coordinated with the overall techno-economic paradigm.(3)In the field of chemical products,as well as in many new product areas,development driven by a“polarized”mindset,despite achieving breakthroughs in certain indicators,may potentially cause systemic harm.Conclusion:It ultimately proposes upgrades in production and lifestyle,requiring simultaneous innovation in“technology+management systems,”emphasizing the importance of product degradation from the initial research and development stage,and calling for the involvement and expertise of healthcare professionals throughout the entire industrial process.
