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Constructing Naturalness in Industrial Settings: A Transdisciplinary Exploration.
Paulina S Gennermann1, Gina Maria Klein2, Sophia Wagemann3
1Department of Modern History, Philipps-Universität Marburg, Marburg, Germany.
Ambix
|February 6, 2025
Summary
This study explores how "naturalness" is constructed in industrial products, examining its contested meanings and impacts. It reveals how naturalness is linked to normalization, optimization, and imitation, affecting human physiology and social interactions.
Area of Science:
- Transdisciplinary perspectives integrating analytical chemistry, history of science, cultural studies, and philosophy of chemistry.
Background:
- The concept of naturalness is central to scientific and cultural discourse.
- Industrial settings, often perceived as unnatural, provide a unique context for studying the construction of naturalness.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the multifaceted nature(s) of naturalness in industrially manufactured products.
- To investigate how naturalness is constructed, contested, and utilized across various domains.
Main Methods:
- Transdisciplinary approach examining historical developments, consumer expectations, and technological advancements.
- Analysis of case studies to understand the processes of naturalization.
Main Results:
- Naturalness in industrial products is actively constructed, not inherent.
- Processes of naturalization are linked to normalization, optimization, and imitation.
- The understanding and application of naturalness influence human physiology and social interactions.
Conclusions:
- The perception and application of naturalness in industrial contexts are complex and socially constructed.
- Investigating naturalness in industry offers insights into broader scientific, philosophical, and cultural debates.
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