teknologiase

Teknologase is a proposed interdisciplinary framework for examining technology within social, environmental, and ethical contexts. It treats technology not only as artifacts but as embedded in institutions, cultures, and ecosystems, emphasizing the dynamic interactions between technical systems and human actors. The term is a neologism that has appeared in speculative scholarship to signal an integrative approach that goes beyond traditional technology studies by foregrounding governance, sustainability, and social equity.

The core ideas of teknologase include systems thinking about technology, participatory governance, and anticipatory ethics. It advocates for analyzing tech life cycles—from research and development to deployment and disposal—and for assessing impacts on labor, privacy, and the environment. Methods often combine quantitative modeling, qualitative case studies, and participatory design processes to explore policy options and design alternatives.

Applications of teknologase are envisioned in policy design, urban planning, education, and industry R&D. It aims to support responsible innovation by aligning technological possibilities with social values, reducing unintended harms, and strengthening resilience in critical infrastructure. Because it is still a nascent and debated concept, practitioners caution that definitional boundaries and measurement criteria remain unsettled.

Critics argue that teknologase risks diluting focus or becoming too broad to yield practical guidance, while supporters see its integrative lens as necessary for addressing cross-cutting tech challenges. Related topics include technology studies, science and technology studies, responsible innovation, and governance of technology.