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Slow Innovation: the need for reflexivity in Responsible Innovation (RI)

Marc Steen · 2021 · Journal of Responsible Innovation

Summary. This essay argues that Responsible Innovation should embrace slowness and reflexivity rather than prioritizing speed and efficiency. The author draws on personal project experiences to advocate for making time for difficult questions, vulnerable moments, and uncertainty in innovation processes. This approach supports more human-centered outcomes, including in artificial intelligence development.

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Steen, M.. (2021). Slow Innovation: the need for reflexivity in Responsible Innovation (RI). Journal of Responsible Innovation. https://doi.org/10.1080/23299460.2021.1904346

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DOI
10.1080/23299460.2021.1904346
Countries
Netherlands
Regions
Europe
Categories
innovation-theory, general-innovation
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2026-04-28