Keywords
Societal Change / Technology Acceptance
Description
New technological developments shape our daily lives and permeate nearly all areas of society. Evaluating these developments from both historical and societal perspectives is therefore increasingly important. In addition to examining the potential of technological innovations to influence social, cultural, and economic processes, Technology Reflection focuses on the interaction between technical systems and societal change.
Interdisciplinary approaches help critically assess technological transformations and develop sustainable solutions. The growing technologization of society inevitably raises questions about technology acceptance, public perceptions of science and technology, and the underlying expectations and concerns. A central research question concerns the role of language and communication in technologically shaped discourses.
Linking adaptive technologies with socially relevant topics enables reflection on technological innovations, their applications, and their effects on society.
Contacts
Prof. Dr. Lewis Chuang – Chair of Human and Technology
Prof. Dr. Ellen Fricke – Chair of German Linguistics, Semiotics, and Multimodal Communication
