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Sheila Jasanoff on Science and Technology Studies

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May 2, 2022
Sheila Jasanoff discusses the dual focus of Science and Technology Studies, evolution of the discipline, and the societal impact of scientific knowledge dissemination. The podcast explores the complexity of scientific knowledge, challenges in scientific communication, and the relationship between technology and society. It also highlights the importance of proactive governance mechanisms in adapting to technological advancements.
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INSIGHT

Dual Nature of STS

  • STS comprises two related streams: studying science and technology institutions internally, and examining their impacts externally in society.
  • It merges detailed institutional insights with broader effects on how knowledge and tools shape the world.
INSIGHT

Truth as Social Production

  • Truth in science is not a Platonic ideal but a social product subject to study and interpretation.
  • STS bravely approached questioning science's foundations, examining truth as constructed rather than discovered.
ANECDOTE

Pandemic Mask Guidance Evolution

  • Scientific advice on mask-wearing shifted during the pandemic because understanding of transmission evolved.
  • Initial ignorance about virus spread led to changing recommendations without undermining science's credibility.
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