Critical theory of technology and the participatory design in building a repository of open educational resources
Through the Social Studies of Science and Technology, concepts such as neutrality and determinism of technology began to be questioned. From these questions arose several conceptions of technology in modern society, including the Critical Theory of Technology. This theory believes that technological...
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| Format: | Online |
| Language: | Portuguese |
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Universidade Estadual de Campinas
2015
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| Online Access: | https://econtents.sbu.unicamp.br/inpec/index.php/tsc/article/view/14476 |
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| Summary: | Through the Social Studies of Science and Technology, concepts such as neutrality and determinism of technology began to be questioned. From these questions arose several conceptions of technology in modern society, including the Critical Theory of Technology. This theory believes that technological artifacts are socially constructed and therefore loaded with values. Currently, these values represent a hegemonic vision that excludes the majority in favor of the power of a minority. In response to this situation, it becomes necessary to adopt practices that allow democratic participation of society in the technical design process. The Participatory Design, applied following a specific ethic, has tools that enable user participation and the design of technologies with broader values. |
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| ISSN: | 2318-8839 |
