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Area of Science:

  • Social Sciences
  • Technology Studies
  • Philosophy of Science

Background:

  • Numbers and quantification increasingly influence all life aspects.
  • Scholars across disciplines note critical issues with 'numericization' technologies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review diverse scholarly contributions on quantification's societal roles.
  • To foster interdisciplinary communication on quantification.
  • To explore avenues for systematic investigation of quantification.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of contributions from economists, jurists, philosophers, sociologists, communication, and data scientists.
  • Holistic analysis of quantification across various societal domains.

Main Results:

  • Identified concerns and critical areas regarding new numericization technologies.
  • Highlighted the need to capture diverse scholarly voices on quantification.
  • Revealed potential for systematic investigation of quantification.

Conclusions:

  • Encourages increased communication among disciplinary communities and with society.
  • Advocates for a deeper understanding of quantification for democratic agency and self-defense.
  • Suggests a holistic approach to studying both established and emerging quantification practices.