PASEPA - Chapter 3. Technology and Innovation

35 flashcards · Philosophy · by Kristóf Nagy

1. Consent Dilemma

   Challenges obtaining informed consent from potentially affected parties

2. Knowledge and Understanding

   The creation of general insights and principles.

3. Products

   Specific outputs resulting from applying technology.

4. Technology

   Practical applications of knowledge and understanding.

5. Implementation

   Process of integrating a technology into practice.

6. New

   Original, novel, or representing a departure from existing norms.

7. Variation

   Changes or modifications in technology or innovation.

8. Technology Push Model

   A model emphasizing the proactive role of technology in driving innovation.

9. Market Demand Model

   A model highlighting the responsive nature of innovation to market forces.

10. Selection

    Natural process of choosing between alternative options.

11. Relative Advantage

    Perceived improvement offered by a technology compared to alternatives.

12. Compatibility

    Degree of fit between a technology and user values, experiences, and expectations.

13. Complexity

    Level of difficulty in comprehending or implementing a technology.

14. Trialability

    Ability to test a technology on a limited basis prior to full commitment.

15. Observability

    Visible results or impacts of using a technology.

16. Innovators

    Individuals eager to try new technologies and provide feedback.

17. Early Adopters

    Users who quickly embrace new technologies and spread them within their networks.

18. Early Majority

    Pragmatic users who require evidence of effectiveness before adopting a technology.

19. Late Majority

    More skeptical users who adopt new technologies once they become mainstream.

20. Laggards

    Resistant users who adopt new technologies very slowly or not at all.

21. The Chasm

    Gap between initial enthusiasm for a technology and widespread adoption.

22. Technological Regime

    Set of rules, practices, and institutions shaping technology development.

23. Technology Trajectory

    Pathway or pattern of technological progression over time.

24. Path Dependency

    Inertia or constraint in technology development caused by historical choices.

25. Socio-Technical Regime

    Interactions between technical systems and surrounding social structures.

26. Incremental Innovation

    Gradual improvements within an existing technological framework.

27. Radical Innovations

    Disruptive advancements introducing new technological paradigms.

28. Innovation Niches

    Protected environments fostering the development of disruptive technologies.

29. Collingridge Dilemma

    Challenge of controlling or guiding technology due to uncertainty and complexity.

30. Technology Assessment

    Systematic evaluation of potential impacts, risks, and benefits of new technologies.

31. Risk

    Probability and severity of potential harms associated with a technology.

32. Fact-Value Dilemma

    Integration of objective data and subjective value judgments in risk analysis.

33. Standardization Dilemma

    Balancing consistency with flexibility in setting assessment standards.

34. Contributors Dilemma

    Limited resources hindering comprehensive investigation of multiple risks.

35. De Minimis Dilemma

    Determining acceptable versus negligible risk thresholds.