[Article] “Anonymous answers: How can we manage infohazards in biosecurity?” by Anemone Franz, Tessa Alexanian

*This is Part Three of our four-part series of biosecurity anonymous answers. You can also read Part One: Misconceptions and Part Two: Fighting pandemics. In the field of biosecurity, many experts are concerned with managing information hazards (or infohazards). This is information that some believe could be dangerous if it were widely known — such as the gene sequence of a deadly virus or particular threat models.

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Outline:

(01:17) Who we spoke to and why theyre anonymous

(03:06) Expert 1: Strike the right balance

(04:22) Expert 2: Help researchers use information responsibly

(05:45) Expert 3: Limit secrecy to improve problem solving

(07:43) Expert 4: Keep the goal in mind when sharing information

(08:46) Expert 5: Discuss threats more openly to reduce risks

(11:49) Expert 6: Communicate based on the audience

(12:31) Expert 7: Consider the effects of withholding information

(14:44) Expert 8: Handle information sensitively to support diplomacy

(16:01) Expert 9: Share information more widely (but responsibly)

(18:55) Expert 10: Consider the purpose of sharing and manage credibility

(20:15) Expert 11: Disclose information publicly only when absolutely necessary

(21:49) Learn more

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First published:
September 26th, 2024

Source:
https://80000hours.org/articles/anonymous-answers-how-can-we-manage-infohazards-in-biosecurity

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