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Public health and climate datasets may disappear after a change in political priorities. Should civil servants quietly archive them first?

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Why this dilemma matters

Society dilemmas ask whose costs and whose voices count when no one wins everything. Choosing “Yes. Public knowledge should survive politics” prioritises long-term system health; choosing “No. Unelected officials should not override democratic control of data” gives more weight to short-term relief for some.

Worth asking yourself

  • Are we solving the problem or moving it?
  • What does this say about what we collectively value?

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