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Session 5

Session 5. Social construction of technology (SCOT) framework. Periods of Intensive Debate About Tech. During the development / invention phase and for a time after it initially enters the consumer market When there is some sort of spectacular breakdown – i.e. Chernobyl Nuclear Disaster.

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Session 5

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  1. Session 5 Social construction of technology (SCOT) framework

  2. Periods of Intensive Debate About Tech • During the development / invention phase and for a time after it initially enters the consumer market • When there is some sort of spectacular breakdown – i.e. Chernobyl Nuclear Disaster

  3. Technological Determinism(s) Alternatives to Social Constructivism: Bijker on the history of the bicycle Fischer’s ‘User Heuristic’ Symptomatic Approaches • Heilbroner – do machines make history? • Do artifacts have politics? (Winner) • Billiard-Ball Model • Impact-Imprint Model

  4. Terms: Relevant Social Groups Interpretive Flexibility Closure Social Construction of Technology (SCOT)

  5. Social Construction of Technology [Bijker on the bicycle] Athletic young men Concerned community members Highwheeledbicycle

  6. Innovations Pedals Wire spokes Metal vs. wood components Large front wheel Hollow front fork 3 wheels Detachable handlebars Chain drive Antivibration gear Pneumatic tire Issues Weight Ease of mounting Speed Comfort/vibrations Stability Maneuverability Cost Aesthetics Maintenance and repair Decency/propriety The Invention of the Bicycle

  7. Versions of the Bicycle

  8. Terms: Relevant Social Groups Interpretive Flexibility Closure Social Construction of Technology (SCOT)

  9. SCOT vs. Fischer’s “User Heuristic”

  10. A more SCOT-like representation of a technology’s history of development and diffusion

  11. Critique of SCOT:Closure?

  12. Closure?

  13. Closure?

  14. Closure?

  15. Critique of SCOT: role of users in shaping technological form

  16. Critique of SCOT

  17. Actor-Network Theory readings for Thursday…be patient with these readings, try to embrace the ambiguity, read for the big picture, why is Latour’s article titled “where are the missing masses?” Assignment 1 to be posted on the site today Administrative

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