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Technology is society made durable By Bruno Latour Presented by Clarence Choi

Bruno Latour - Born June 22, 1947, Beaune, France - A sociologist of science, anthropologist and an influential theorist in the field of Science and Technology Studies

Actor-Network Theory (ANT) Background: ,[object Object],[object Object]

others, which also includes John Law ,[object Object],technological innovation and scientific knowledge-creation

Actor-Network Theory (ANT) In simple english: ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Significant power over the other. ,[object Object],accomplish programs.

[object Object],network. - An epidemic e.g. swine flu ,[object Object],of different actors within a network - Driving a car - Coming to Sydney University

'Key' Example - Program=> Hotel manager wants the keys to be returned to the front desk - Anti Program <= Fickle minded customers takes the keys along with them - Program=> Attach a cumbersome weight to the key - Anti-Program <= Remove the weight - Program => Solder the key ring

1. Manager reminds the customers 2. Manager hangs a sign 3. Manager attaches a weight to the keys ,[object Object],longer leave their room keys, instead they get rid of it. (through the arrangement of actors) ,[object Object],[object Object],Decorative pieces attached to a key

Actor-Network Theory (ANT) Flaws and Controversy ,[object Object],do we dissect the network? Its theory is at risk because it might degenerate into endless chains of associations. ,[object Object],advancement. Newton's theory would not have succeded If not for others. ,[object Object]

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