technosocietal
Technosocietal is a concept that describes the reciprocal relationship between technology and society, emphasizing that technological systems are embedded in social contexts and, in turn, reshape social life. It treats technology not as an autonomous force but as part of a wider ecosystem that includes culture, economy, institutions, and governance. The term is used across disciplines such as science and technology studies, sociology, anthropology, and public policy to analyze how technologies are developed, adopted, and integrated into everyday practices, as well as how social choices influence technical trajectories.
The scope of technosocietal analysis encompasses a range of technologies and infrastructures, including information and communication
Applications of technosocietal thinking include designing technologies with human needs in mind, assessing policy implications, addressing
Related concepts include the social construction of technology, sociotechnical systems, and digital sociology. Together, technosocietal perspectives