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Is software political? (www.jstor.org)

submitted 10 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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In this paper the author highlights how both engineers and social scientists misinterpret the relationship between technology and society. In particular he attacks the narrative, widespread among engineers, that technological artifacts, such as software, have no political properties in themselves and that function or efficiency are the only drivers of technological design and implementation.

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 10 months ago (2 children)

Ok, choose your battle then.

Is it your intention to communicate effectively with me in this conversation or is it not?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 10 months ago

I think I've said my thoughts on this matter and there's really nothing else I wish to discuss about it anymore.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

Seeing the thread has come to an end;

You argued very well!