sociotechnological
Sociotechnological is an adjective describing phenomena, systems, or approaches that integrate social and technological elements and emphasize their mutual shaping. The term is used across disciplines to highlight that technologies are not neutral tools but are embedded in social practices, institutions, and power relations. Sociotechnological analysis examines how design, use, governance, and cultural meanings interact with technical artifacts, infrastructures, and algorithms.
The concept draws on traditions in science and technology studies, socio-technical systems theory, human–computer interaction, and
Methods associated with sociotechnological work include case studies, participatory design, policy analysis, systems mapping, and scenario
Limitations and challenges include disciplinary fragmentation, difficulties in anticipating emergent behaviors, and trade-offs between innovation, control,