Economic growth must go on to satisfy urgent needs of developing countries. Greater emphasis on cultural, particularly ethical dimensions of science is called for. Scientific discoveries carry no moral signs. The same knowledge can serve good or evil. It is the cultural dimension of science which combines knowledge with values resulting in wisdom.
Ethical principles are a part of the global culture.
Creating awareness among the general public of ethical and moral aspects of problems and opportunities is a major task of scientists. In many ethical and technological discussions, scientists have lost credibility. This can be re-built via ethical debates, which should become a pail of everyday life. To pursue their historic function, i.e. scholarly and scientific reflection serving society at large, scientists need a more favourable social environment in which independence in expressing opinions and ideas is guaranteed. Governments and other political structures should include the scientific community in their activities, particularly in planning development in which risk assessment and ethical considerations should become a part of every step.