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Biology as technology

K Bayertz¹, P Nevers

¹University of Münster.

Clio Medica (Amsterdam, Netherlands)

|July 1, 1998

Summary

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The technological dimension is crucial for modern biosciences, driving progress through increasing research complexity and investment. This shift impacts scientific practice, requiring collaborative, institutionally funded efforts rather than individual endeavors.

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Area of Science:

Biosciences
Science and Technology Studies
History of Science

Background:

The empirical nature of biosciences necessitates technological means for accessing natural phenomena.
Advancement in scientific knowledge is directly correlated with increased technological investment and complexity.

Observation:

Modern biosciences are characterized by a growing preponderance of technological means.
The type of research technology influences the research subject, objects of investigation, and outcomes.
Distinction between descriptive, experimental, and industrial bioscience types highlights varying technological integration.

Findings:

Science, particularly biosciences, is increasingly shaped by technology, moving beyond theoretical results to practical application.

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The "gentleman scientist" model is obsolete due to high costs of contemporary research technology.

Scientific activities are now professionalized, often institutionalized, and influenced by external funding and decision-making.

Implications:

A realistic view of science must integrate its technological, industrial, and social dimensions.
The social and economic realities of science, including funding and labor structures, are integral to its practice and outcomes.
Understanding the interplay between technology, research methods, and scientific results is key to navigating contemporary science.