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Bridging the Technology Divide in the COVID-19 Era: Using Virtual Outreach to Expose Middle and High School Students to Imaging Technology
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Introduction: Power to the image! Science, technology and visual diplomacy
Simone Turchetti1, Matthew Adamson2
1CHSTM, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK.
British Journal for the History of Science
|June 23, 2023
Summary
Techno-scientific images significantly influence international relations by engaging the public beyond traditional diplomacy. These visuals, including photos and plots, shape inter-state negotiations in ways unintended by their creators.
Area of Science:
- International Relations
- Science and Technology Studies
- Political Science
Background:
- The study of images in international relations is an emerging field.
- Interactions between history of science and technology and political science are increasing.
- Traditional diplomatic practices primarily focus on verbal communication.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the influence of techno-scientific images on international relations.
- To bridge research gaps between science/technology studies and political science.
- To analyze how visual content impacts inter-state transactions.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of various image types (photographs, cartoons, plots) with techno-scientific content.
- Examination of public appeal and diplomatic arena interactions.
- Investigation of interlacing diplomatic tracks based on words and images.
Main Results:
- Images possess significant public appeal, influencing inter-state transactions.
- Visuals can inform negotiations beyond formal diplomatic dialogue.
- Techno-scientific images conflate agency and argument, impacting outcomes.
Conclusions:
- Images offer unique avenues for influencing international relations.
- Visual communication in diplomacy can lead to unintended negotiation outcomes.
- The interplay of word- and image-based diplomacy requires further study.
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