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Thanks for a Relevant Contribution !

Thanks for a Relevant Contribution !. Perception and functioning of scientific research and technological innovation (STI) in late modern society are precarious .

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Thanks for a Relevant Contribution !

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  1. Thanks for a Relevant Contribution ! • Perception and functioning of scientific research and technological innovation (STI) in late modern society are precarious. • Sandra Harding’s standpoint methodology and strong objectivity program can inspire the ongoing re-conceptualization of STI practice in society. • Highly relevant also for UT and her ambitions: • Technological and social engineering & co-design (rather than ‘pure’ science) • “High Tech Human Touch”: Setting standards in new technology and stimulating change, renewal and progress in society • “Technology for People” (BMS slogan) Stefan Kuhlmann | STePS | April 2015

  2. “Objectivity for Sciences from Below” (Harding) • Standpoint theory: actors’ own perspectives are shaped by their social and political experiences: standpoints are multifaceted rather than essentializing. • Strong objectivity: perspectives of marginalized/oppressed actors help to create more objective accounts (outsider-within). • Conceptualized in Marxian, feminist, post-colonial, and anti-racist contexts. Stefan Kuhlmann | STePS | April 2015

  3. Related Views in STS and CTA • Science and Technology Studies (STS) • Co-evolution of STI and society • Constructivist epistemology • Constructive Technology Assessment (CTA) • Inclusion of heterogeneous actors, also the marginalized • Anticipation and reflection • Intervention, experimental and flexible • Co-design Stefan Kuhlmann | STePS | April 2015

  4. Quest for Responsible Research & Innovation • European Commission’s H2020; Dutch NWO MVI; UT • RRI: “a transparent, interactive process in which societal actors and innovators become mutually responsive to each other with a view on the ethical acceptability, sustainability and societal desirability of the innovation process and its marketable products.” (von Schomberg 2011) • RRI: “anticipation, reflexivity, inclusion, responsiveness”(Stilgoe et al. 2013) But: Governance of STI has to face normative pluralism. • Polyvalent valuation; political contestation. Stefan Kuhlmann | STePS | April 2015

  5. Need for a Governance Frame for RRI • Res-AGorA (EU FP7, 2013-16) develops a governance framework for strategic reflection on RRI ambitions. • Most goals of RRI are not new, but already pursued through various governance instruments. • Overarching goals: • Institutional transformation towards responsibilisation • Enhancing legitimacy of RRI approaches and trust of actors involved Stefan Kuhlmann | STePS | April 2015

  6. Three KeyAreas of RRI Governance Quality of interactions Organisinggovernancemechanisms Developing supportive environments Stefan Kuhlmann | STePS | April 2015

  7. 1. Qualities of Interaction Broad inclusion (of diverse actors) Moderation (of discourse on ‘fora’) Deliberation (about various ‘knowledges’) Stefan Kuhlmann | STePS | April 2015

  8. 2. OrganisingGovernanceMechanisms Flexibility (of governance arrangements) Subsidiarity (of governance instruments) Resilience (vis-a-vis changing conditions) Stefan Kuhlmann | STePS | April 2015

  9. 3. SupportiveEnvironments Individuals, organisations (capability building) Networks, society (capacity building) Institutional entrepreneurship (towards transformation) Democratic standards (as underlying condition) Stefan Kuhlmann | STePS | April 2015

  10. Summing up • Shared perspectives, with different emphasis • Standpoint theory and strong objectivity approaches (S. Harding) • STS, in particular CTA • Institutionalization of governance towards RRI. • Post-modern polyvalent valuation and inevitable contestation require (meta-) governance frames for responsible STI • With principles and requirements inspired by the above approaches. • Inspiration for UT ambitions towards responsible co-design of STI with society. Stefan Kuhlmann | STePS | April 2015

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