인문사회기반 융합연구의 사회문제 대응과 기술영향평가

Technology Assessment of Humanities-Based Convergence Research on the Response of Social Problems

(Purpose) Active use of Technology Assessment for convergence research is needed to diagnose social benefits and social problems caused by convergence research and seek solutions. In this study, we looked at the implications of humanistic and social-based convergence research by participating in the Technology Assessment in solving social problems. (Design/methodology/approach) We analyzed the reasons why TA is needed for convergence research and what implications can be expected through overseas case studies and framework analysis. (Findings) The TA carried out by KISTEP is that of combined methodology of participatory (discussive)TA since 2006, which originally started with the original method NBIT Convergence Study in 2003. Comparing with the TA cases conducted abroad, the problems of TA in our country were the conflict of methodologies, the limitation of the function of practical policy proposals due to TA demanders problems, etc.. (Research implications or Originality) To solve these problems, diversification, independence, and upgrading of the methodology of the institutions carrying out TA are required, and these problems are expected to be sufficiently positive and uplifting synergies if the specificity and expertise of the researchers carrying out the humanities and social-based convergence research are utilized.