An exploration of the ethical framework for trustworthiness of emerging biotechnologies
10.12026/j.issn.1001-8565.2026.10.02
- VernacularTitle:新兴生物技术的可信任性伦理框架探析
- Author:
Yi ZHANG
1
;
Ruipeng LEI
2
Author Information
1. Office of Academic Research， Fujian Institute of Socialism， Fuzhou 350000， China
2. Advanced Institute of Humanities and Social Sciences， University of Electronic Science and Technology of China， Chengdu 610000， China
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
emerging biotechnology;
trustworthiness;
individual autonomy;
ethical framework
- From:
Chinese Medical Ethics
2026;39(10):1289-1297
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
While emerging biotechnologies provide novel solutions to severe problems facing humanity， their high risks， uncertainties， and cognitive barriers challenge the traditional ethical framework centered on “individual autonomy.” Through analysis， this paper points out that against the backdrop of highly complex technologies， overemphasis on individual autonomy may harm individuals or groups， give rise to untrustworthy conduct or technological consequences， and even trigger a trust crisis. Consequently， this study proposed to introduce “trustworthiness” into the ethical framework to address practical problems that traditional technological ethical frameworks cannot effectively resolve， such as risk-benefit balancing and expanding public participation. Meanwhile， the inherent rationality of trustworthiness， alongside its emerging social psychological and practical foundations， further verified the possibility of integrating it into the ethical framework for emerging biotechnologies.
