Shobita Parthasarathy
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Science & tech politics/policy incl patents. Author: next book on politics of inclusive innovation/tech for equity. #STS scholar. Prof & Director, Science, Technology, and Public Policy Program, U of Michigan. Expert Voices columnist, Science. shobitap.org
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Also, I have found that when they mention "guardrails" they generally do not mean government or other external guardrails. They mean guardrails *they* develop.
November 17, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Also, I have found that when they mention "guardrails" they generally do not mean government or other external guardrails. They mean guardrails *they* develop.
Yes, that's the classic, but maybe also America as Second Creation: Technology and Narratives of New Beginnings.
November 13, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Yes, that's the classic, but maybe also America as Second Creation: Technology and Narratives of New Beginnings.
I feel like David Nye's work might be helpful here (because I would argue that what you are describing is a uniquely American phenomenon).
November 13, 2025 at 4:31 PM
I feel like David Nye's work might be helpful here (because I would argue that what you are describing is a uniquely American phenomenon).
I mean, I don't "like" this, but congratulations on the new paper!!
November 11, 2025 at 3:07 PM
I mean, I don't "like" this, but congratulations on the new paper!!