progresssuch
Progresssuch is a term used in philosophy of technology and social theory to describe an approach to evaluating progress that foregrounds the criteria, narratives, and processes by which progress is produced, rather than focusing solely on outcomes. It treats “progress” as a contested construct subject to framing, representation, and time horizon.
The term emerged in early 21st-century scholarly discourse, particularly within governance, innovation studies, and ethics of
Progresssuch emphasizes reflexivity about what counts as progress, inviting explicit scrutiny of assumptions, interests, and power
Practitioners of progresssuch map competing criteria, trace the narratives that legitimize progress claims, and examine stakeholder
The concept has been discussed in relation to research funding, technological deployment, environmental policy, urban planning,
Critics argue that progresssuch can be vague or overly relativistic, potentially slowing decision-making or complicating consensus.