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The Next Horizon of Technology Assessment
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What is the next horizon of Technology Assessment? This striking question will set the scene for our 2nd European Conference within the PACITA project from February 25th-27th 2015 in Berlin. Not only does this question take on many aspects of TA, it also implies an element of self-reflection and spaces for discussion on where TA is headed and what the future may behold. The conference wants to offer a platform for researchers, practitioners and policy-makers from around the world to be a part of three days of discussions, presentations, exchanges, networking and exploration. Berlin, it seems, is the perfect spot for such an undertaking. A melting-pot of science, art, music, fashion and theatre in the middle of Europe, it offers a unique location for bringing together an international audience to discuss the future of TA as well as how to tackle the grand societal challenges for the coming years and beyond. Inter- and transdisciplinary approaches are key to these future challenges and require spaces of interaction. In the current pressing situation in our societies, advanced and “better” science and technology are often pointed to as the way forward. Yet, at the same time it has become obvious that the challenges are also caused by science and technology as decisive driving forces. It seems today that societal problems and their possible solutions are seamlessly interwoven with science and technology. Concepts such as Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI) aim to incorporate these linkages with the intention to consider possible social or ethical dimensions at an early stage of development. This intricate interconnectedness of science, society and policy and the related decision-making problems are the central subjects of Technology Assessment. TA as a concept of interdisciplinary, problem-oriented research, policy advice (such as parliamentary TA) and public dialogue is intended to support society and policy making by understanding the problems related to the challenges and by assessing available options for managing them. The hope is to identify socially sound, “robust”, resilient and practical ways of shaping the future.
Institute for Technology Assessment and Systems Analysis - Organizational Body
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Social Science
English
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