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Peoples & Things

Robert Charette on Researching the Material World

Mar 4, 2024
01:14:28
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The podcast covers Bob Charette's research method for technology, business, and public policy, specifically focusing on EV chargers. They discuss finding accurate data, challenges of EV adoption, political number manipulation, and complexities in transitioning to electric vehicles.
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Quick takeaways

  • Research methods should focus on understanding the material world beyond theoretical frameworks.
  • Bob Charette's holistic approach to studying EV transitions emphasizes the need for comprehensive data synthesis.

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Innovation in Technology Studies

Exploring the methods and challenges in technology studies, the speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding human life through technology. The episode delves into the need for clearer methods to study the transformation and maintenance of the material world, highlighting the significance of studying material reality beyond theoretical frameworks. Emphasizing on the interplay between human and material environments, the episode advocates for research methods that inform and address the state of the material world accurately.

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