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From Utopianism to Technological Realism: A Social Informatics Perspective on Generative AI Discourse

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recommendations! Published in 2025 at "Proceedings of the Association for Information Science and Technology"

DOI: 10.1002/pra2.1398

Abstract: This paper revisits Kling's (1994) framework for analyzing technology discourse by applying it to expert commentary on Generative AI (GenAI) posted on X (formerly Twitter) from November 2022 to June 2023. Using thematic content analysis… read more here.

Keywords: technological realism; realism social; utopianism; discourse ... See more keywords

Educational Utopianism beyond the “Real versus Blueprint” Dichotomy

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recommendations! Published in 2024 at "Studies in Philosophy and Education"

DOI: 10.1007/s11217-024-09951-6

Abstract: Much educational utopianism revolves around the “real versus blueprint utopia” dichotomy and the prescriptive normativity that utopian education involves. In this paper, I suggest that the “real and blueprint” distinction should not be dichotomized and… read more here.

Keywords: blueprint; real versus; versus blueprint; educational utopianism ... See more keywords

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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recommendations! Published in 2020 at "Futures"

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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recommendations! Published in 2017 at "Technology in Society"

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