Beyond techno-utopia and its discontents: On the role of utopianism and speculative fiction in shaping alternatives to the smart city imaginary
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DOI: 10.1016/j.futures.2019.102475
Abstract: Abstract In recent years, the osmart city’ has become established in policy and planning discourse, embedding visions of an urban future where ubiquitous technology offers efficient solutions to the pathologies of the contemporary city. In… read more here.
Keywords: fiction; city imaginary; city; smart city ... See more keywords
Transcending the opposition between techno-utopianism and techno-dystopianism
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DOI: 10.1016/j.techsoc.2017.11.001
Abstract: Abstract Technological utopianism (techno-utopianism) and technological dystopianism (techno-dystopianism) diverge on the impact of technology on social progress. Starting with the root of this antagonism, we reflect on the opinions of different sides and seek means… read more here.
Keywords: techno utopianism; techno dystopianism; techno; utopianism ... See more keywords