The Institute for Technology Assessment and Systems Analysis (ITAS) investigates scientific and technological developments with a focus on their impacts and possible systemic and unintended effects. It produces analytical knowledge and assessments of socio-technical developments in order to provide policy and design options for decision-makers. The research covers ethical, ecological, economic, social, political-institutional, and cultural questions. Major goals are advice for research and technology policy, provision of knowledge for the design of socio-technical systems, and the organization and observation of discursive processes on open and controversial questions of technology policy.
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Community development through energy access
Research teams from the Arizona State University and ITAS work jointly with local NGOs and enterprises. By applying research in off-grid and renewable energy access, they want to advance development in remote and rural communities worldwide.
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Scientific services for the EU Parliament
In June 2018, ITAS and its partners in the European Technology Assessment Group (ETAG) have been again selected as contractors for carrying out TA studies tailored towards the needs of the members of the European Parliament.
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Exchanging knowledge for the energy transition
Making the energy transition accessible to the public and opening up new ways of participation are the goals of the “Energy transformation in dialogue” project, which started in June. It is part of the Transformation Center for Sustainable Futures.
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How do young people rate personalized online media?
The new publication format “TAB-Sensor” presents social perceptions, evaluations and perspectives on scientific and technological change.
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Degrowth and technology
Together with European degrowth experts, Linda Nierling from ITAS has edited a special issue of the Journal of Cleaner Production - the first in-depth collection of the role of technology on the path to a viable and convivial future.
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