The limits of ‘upstream’ public engagement:citizens’ panels and deliberation over hydrogen energy technologies

摘要: 1 The limits of ‘upstream public engagement: citizens’ panels and deliberation over hydrogen energy technologies Introduction It is now widely agreed that it beneficial for experts policy-makers to involve citizens consumers in discussion about possible scientific technological innovations their associated risks. Public participation major policy decisions affecting lives, user involvement the design consumer products processes, are seen as a means obtaining some degree democratic legitimacy practical knowledge end-user preferences. However, there difficulties accomplishing ‘upstream’ engagement, especially where anticipated have potentially profound transformative consequences people’s lifestyles. Technological innovation