Collingridge and the dilemma of control: Towards responsible and accountable innovation
Summary. This paper examines David Collingridge's theories on controlling technology and his 'dilemma of control' concept, arguing that responsible innovation literature frequently cites but rarely deeply engages with his work. The authors reveal how Collingridge's substantive, methodological, and philosophical insights illuminate governance challenges in innovation, particularly regarding anticipatory decision-making, public participation, and institutional structures that shape technology's relationship with society.
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Genus, A., & Stirling, A.. (2017). Collingridge and the dilemma of control: Towards responsible and accountable innovation. Research Policy. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.respol.2017.09.012
Genus, Audley, and Andy Stirling. “Collingridge and the dilemma of control: Towards responsible and accountable innovation.” Research Policy, 2017. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.respol.2017.09.012.
Genus, Audley, and Andy Stirling. 2017. “Collingridge and the dilemma of control: Towards responsible and accountable innovation.” Research Policy. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.respol.2017.09.012.
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author = {Audley Genus and Andy Stirling},
journal = {Research Policy},
year = {2017},
doi = {10.1016/j.respol.2017.09.012},
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