HVAC Boundary Spanners Podcast (Bonus Episode): Tacit vs Explicit Knowledge
Sep 4, 2021
Delve into the complexities of knowledge in residential decarbonization, exploring the divide between white and blue-collar perspectives. Discover how social context shapes tacit understanding and the implications of bias in these communities. Hear critiques of top-down policymaking that often overlooks the insights of frontline workers. Learn about the project aimed at transforming unspoken HVAC knowledge into explicit guidance for better practices. The conversation reveals how small changes can significantly impact local economies and community efforts.
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Different Worlds Shape Different Realities
- White and blue collar communities form knowledge differently and can drift apart culturally and epistemologically.
- This divergence risks misaligned problem definitions and solutions for residential electrification.
A Moment Of Personal Prejudice
- Nate recounts a childhood moment where he mistrusted a young man and felt ashamed afterward.
- He uses this to show how unconscious prejudices extend to white-collar vs blue-collar views.
Credentials Don't Equal Complete Expertise
- Credential gaps drive a lingering prejudice against blue-collar workers despite their expertise.
- Excluding frontline workers from decision processes weakens policy legitimacy and outcomes.