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This article presents and evaluates arguments supporting that an approval procedure for genome-edited organisms for food or feed should include a broad assessment of societal, ethical and environmental concerns; so-called non-safety assessment. The core of analysis is the requirement of the Norwegian Gene Technology Act that the sustainability, ethical and societal impacts of a genetically modified organism should be assessed prior to regulatory approval of the novel products. The article gives an overview how this requirement has been implemented in the regulatory practice, demonstrating that such assessment is feasible and justified. Even in situations where genome-edited organisms are considered comparable to non-modified organisms in terms of risk, the technology may have—in addition to social benefits—negative impacts that warrant assessments of the kind required in the Act. The main reason is the disruptive character of the genome editing technologies due to their potential for novel, ground-breaking solutions in agriculture and aquaculture combined with the economic framework shaped by the patent system. Food is fundamental for a good life, biologically and culturally, which warrants stricter assessment procedures than what is required for other industries, at least in countries like Norway with a strong tradition for national control over agricultural markets and breeding programs.

The diploma thesis deals with the impacts on the ethical and social level on individuals who are in the process of debt relief. The aim of this work was to analyze and describe these impacts, and based on the findings to suggest some solutions that could positively affect the debt relief process by key actors, including social workers, the state and the debtors themselves. The thesis also describes the social context together with debt issues and explains the basic framework of the institute of debt relief. The evaluation took place through qualitative research, in which the identified topics were subsequently reflected. Finally, some specific steps are formulated, on the basis of which the negative impacts associated with the insolvency process could be mitigated.

The fifth industrial revolution will be based on this concept of human centred systems, bringing the best of automation and the best of humans together, to optimise production. An interesting and important evolution in manufacturing is collaborative robots, or Cobots, working in harmony with human operators, or Coboters. They are designed specifically for interaction with humans and the evolution of modern technology has facilitated a revolution is this area. According to the existing literature, this is the first trial to describe Cobots in an interdisciplinary manner including the technological, social, ethical, Industrial, and educational aspects. Individual concepts can be found but the idea of gathering together these themes in a cohesive manner is the essence of this research.The current body of literature looks mainly at the technological aspects and alludes to the inclusion of humans. The health and safety and legal requirements of this new technology have not been sufficiently defined to enable its widespread adoption.

This report discusses contextual factors that need to be considered when conducting an indicator-based resilience assessment of smart critical infrastructures (SCIs). It includes legal issues, organizational requirements, as well as ethical considerations.