Theory is Technology; Technology is Theory
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New technology is undoubtedly changing world politics. But does this necessarily require new theories? In this interview, we explore the challenges facing a (political) theory of technology and how to understand the novelty of technologies such as Big Data. Ole Wæver recounts his early interest in technology and how theorizing technology demands that we look at different kinds of acts. Some of the main challenges include unintended effects and the assessment of decisions made within complex systems. We go back to Langdon Winner’s early work on the political character of technology, and discuss why his ideas might be more valuable than concepts often subsumed under the heading of ‘New Materialism’
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Technologies of International Relations : Continuity and Change |
Editors | Carolin Kaltofen, Madeline Carr, Michele Acuto |
Place of Publication | Cham, Switzerland |
Publisher | Palgrave Macmillan |
Publication date | Nov 2018 |
Pages | 13-23 |
ISBN (Print) | 9783319974170 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9783319974187 |
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Publication status | Published - Nov 2018 |
Series | Palgrave Pivot |
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- Faculty of Social Sciences - philosophy of technology, world politics, Transformative technologies, new materialism, science and technology studies
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