Sociotechnology: Secrecy in science: A dilemma revisited: While Government experts agree on the need for free scientific expression, some deliberate on related issues

Four U.S. Government leaders who have distinguished themselves in matters of science and technology responded to Spectrum's call for analytical comments on the question of secrecy in science. Their comments complement Spectrum's report on. science, secrecy, and the law (Nov. 1973, pp. 65-70) in which both Justice Department and opposing views were presented. Despite the fact that all were asked to deliberate on the same topic — freedom of information and its impact on the scientific community — their responses are as varied as the personal styles of the individuals themselves.