Guru Madhavan on Wicked Problems and Engineering a Better World
Peoples & Things
Technology as Solutionism
Critics in science and technology studies have long focused on the concept of solutionism, which posits that technology can solve all human problems and make life effortless. However, this idea is criticized for being conceptually vague, leading some to call for a clearer definition and analysis by philosophers. The ambiguity surrounding solutionism raises two main issues: the lack of a clear conceptual understanding and the need for a deeper exploration of what solutionism truly signifies and entails.
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