The field of science and technology studies (STS) has introduced and developed a
“sociotechnical” perspective that has been taken up by many disciplines and areas of …

In an era in which technological advancements have a profound impact on our cities and
societies, it is crucial to ensure that digital technology is not only driven by technological …

We aim for a better conceptualization of mission-oriented innovation policy (MIP). Our
starting point is an analytical decomposition of societal problems and innovative solutions …

Critics currently argue that applied ethics approaches to artificial intelligence (AI) are too
principles-oriented and entail a theory–practice gap. Several applied ethical approaches try …

Public opposition is one of the main political, and less predictable, risks of large-scale
energy infrastructure projects. External stakeholder management has become …

Many academic approaches that claim to consider the broad set of social and ethical issues
relevant to energy systems sit side-by-side without conversation. This paper considers three …

New technology brings great benefits, but it can also create new and significant risks. When
evaluating those risks in policymaking, there is a tendency to focus on social acceptance. By …

Smart grid systems are considered as key enablers in the transition to more sustainable
energy systems. However, debates reflect concerns that they affect social and moral values …

Energy controversies have been widely studied. Such studies are, however, generally
based on either single case studies, providing rich and in-depth understanding of (local) …

In this paper we develop a framework for understanding how justice-related claims play a
role in the dynamics of controversy in energy projects. We do so by distinguishing two …