Stirling, ODonovan and Ayre 2018 Questions on the Multiple Directions of Social Progress.pdf (4.53 MB)
Which Way? Who says? Why? Questions on the multiple directions of social progress
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posted on 2023-06-09, 13:24 authored by Andrew StirlingAndrew Stirling, Cian O'Donovan, Becky AyreFor better or worse, science and technology are both deeply entangled in “social progress”. This is the case equally in discourse and practise around the world. In areas such as health, wealth, energy, mobility, and communications, it is widely recognized that remarkable historical improvements— at least for some— all owe much to science and technology. However, it is equally important to acknowledge that not all consequences of research and innovation are positive. Nor do any benefits unfold automatically — especially if they are to be fairly distributed.
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Planetary Connections: ESRC Social Science of the Nexus Network Plus; G1334; ESRC-ECONOMIC & SOCIAL RESEARCH COUNCIL; ES/L01632X/1
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Technology's StoriesISSN
2572-3413Publisher
The Society for the History of TechnologyPublisher URL
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1-20Department affiliated with
- SPRU - Science Policy Research Unit Publications
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- Social, Technological and Environmental Pathways to Sustainability Centre Publications
- Sussex Sustainability Research Programme Publications
- Future of Work Hub Publications
- The Sussex Energy Group Publications
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