Technology Assessment in a Globalized World Facing the Challenges of Transnational Technology Governance

• Main Authors: Hennen, Leonhard, Hahn, Julia, Ladikas, Miltos, Lindner, Ralf, Peissl, Walter, van Est, Rinie
• Format: eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham Springer Nature 2023; Springer International Publishing AG; Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
• Edition: 1
• Subjects: Artificial Intelligence; Biotechnology; Ethics; Global technology governance; Globalization; Health technology; Innovation governance; Interdisciplinary studies; International technology governance; Nonfiction; Political science; Political structure and processes; Politics; Politics and government; Reference, Information and Interdisciplinary subjects; Reflexive modernization; S&T and globalization; Science policy advice; Science—Social aspects; Society and Social Sciences; Sociology; Sociology and anthropology; Technology assessment
• ISBN: 9783031106170; 3031106172; 9783031106163; 3031106164
• DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-10617-0

This open access book explores the relevance of the concept of technology assessment (TA) on an international and global level. Technologies play a key role in addressing global challenges such as climate change, population aging, digitization, and health. At the same time, their use increases the need for coordinated action and governance at the global level in the field of science, technology and innovation (STI). Featuring case studies on STI fields such as energy, biotechnology, artificial intelligence, and health technology, as well as TA activities at the national and international levels, this book reflects on the challenges and opportunities of global technology governance. It also provides an in-depth discussion of current governmental STI cultures and systems, societal expectations, and the policy priorities needed to achieve coordinated and effective STI intervention in policymaking and public debate at the global level. Lastly, the book promotes the establishment of a forum for a truly global dialogue of TA practitioners, fostering the articulation of their needs, knowledge and perspectives.