paradigmscan
ParadigmScan is a proposed framework for systematically identifying and mapping paradigm shifts within and across fields of knowledge. It combines scanning of scholarly literature, policy documents, industry reports, and media coverage with qualitative and quantitative analysis to illuminate how core assumptions, methods, and norms change over time. The goal is to produce a coherent map or timeline of shifts, highlighting drivers, actors, and potential future trajectories.
Although not a single standardized approach, the term has circulated in interdisciplinary discussions since the early
Typical methodology combines horizon scanning, systematic literature reviews, text mining, network analysis, and scenario planning. Outputs
Applications include analyzing shifts in AI ethics, climate governance, education technology, and healthcare delivery. ParadigmScan aims
Critics note that the concept risks oversimplification, depends on data availability, and can be sensitive to