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Gilbert Hottois¹

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Technoscience offers significant potential for preserving global diversity, encompassing cultural, technological, and natural aspects. However, ethical considerations are crucial to prevent diversity from exacerbating inequality and discrimination.

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Area of Science:

Sociology of Science and Technology
Cultural Studies
Globalization Studies

Context:

Explores the concept of technoscience within Modernity and Postmodernity.
Examines technoscience's role amidst increasing globalization.
Addresses the intersection of technology, science, and societal development.

Purpose:

To argue for the positive contributions of technoscience.
To highlight technoscience's potential in preserving and promoting diversity.
To introduce ethical considerations often overlooked in postmodern discourse.

Summary:

Presents technoscience as a concept linked to Modernity and Postmodernity.
Details the real and potential benefits of technoscience for cultural, technological, and natural diversity.
Critiques the postmodern aesthetic approach for neglecting ethical dimensions of diversity.

Impact:

Provides a framework for understanding technoscience's influence on global diversity.
Raises critical ethical questions regarding the appropriation of diversity.
Contributes to scholarly debate on technology, globalization, and societal values.