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Agile Science: Co-Creating Research on Digital Transformation

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Simon, Samuel T.
Schmitt, Josephine B.

Abstract

The dynamics of the digital transformation generate important and complex research questions: disruptive technological upheavals are entangled with serious social consequences and their effects and mechanisms need to be researched to be better understood. But the complex societal changes brought alo... view more

The dynamics of the digital transformation generate important and complex research questions: disruptive technological upheavals are entangled with serious social consequences and their effects and mechanisms need to be researched to be better understood. But the complex societal changes brought along by digital innovations also challenge science and research. So far, research on digital transformation often does not adequately meet the challenges created by the intersection of social and technological aspects. Borrowing from participatory and co-creative innovation approaches, we suggest the concept of "Agile Science", i.e., a balanced structure for disciplined work and interdisciplinary collaboration, which allows for adaptability and participation. With this, we want to shape the future of innovative and responsive research on digital transformation. We aim to support a shift toward an understanding of, and accountability for, increasing complexities while staying in touch with affected citizens and generating relevant findings and solutions for them. The present paper introduces the main ideas of this concept and illustrates this exemplarily by describing the Research Innovation Hub (RIH) at the Center for Advanced Internet Studies (CAIS).... view less


Die komplexen gesellschaftlichen Veränderungen, die mit der digitalen Transformation einhergehen, fordern auch Wissenschaft und Forschung heraus. Die bisherige Forschung zu digitaler Transformation wird den Herausforderungen, die sich aus der Überschneidung von sozialen und technologischen Aspekten ... view more

Die komplexen gesellschaftlichen Veränderungen, die mit der digitalen Transformation einhergehen, fordern auch Wissenschaft und Forschung heraus. Die bisherige Forschung zu digitaler Transformation wird den Herausforderungen, die sich aus der Überschneidung von sozialen und technologischen Aspekten ergeben, jedoch oft nicht gerecht. In Anlehnung an partizipative und co-kreative Innovationsansätze schlagen wir vor diesem Hintergrund das Konzept der "Agilen Wissenschaft" vor. Darunter verstehen wir eine balancierte Struktur von interdisziplinärer Kollaboration und disziplinärem Arbeiten. Diese soll Partizipation und Anpassungsfähigkeit gewährleisten. Wir wollen die Zukunft einer innovativen und reaktionsfähigen Forschung zur digitalen Transformation so gestalten, dass die zunehmende Komplexität verstanden und verantwortet wird, während gleichzeitig der Kontakt zu den betroffenen Bürgerinnen und Bürgern aufrechterhalten wird und relevante Erkenntnisse und Lösungen für sie geschaffen werden. Der vorliegende Text stellt die Grundgedanken dieses Konzepts vor und veranschaulicht es exemplarisch anhand des Forschungsinkubators des Center for Advanced Internet Studies (CAIS).... view less

Keywords
digitalization; research; science; participation; interdisciplinarity

Classification
Sociology of Science, Sociology of Technology, Research on Science and Technology

Free Keywords
Agile Science; innovation; co-creation; participatory science; digital transformation

Document language
English

Publication Year
2023

Page/Pages
p. 12-20

Journal
easy_social_sciences (2023) 68

Issue topic
Digitale Gesellschaft(en): Neue Forschungsansätze zur Digitalen Transformation

ISSN
2199-9082

Status
Published Version; peer reviewed

Licence
Creative Commons - Attribution 4.0


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