In almost 60 articles this book reviews the current state of second-order cybernetics and investigates which new research methods second-order cybernetics can offer to tackle wicked problems in science and in society. The contributions explore its application to both scientific fields (such as mathematics, psychology and consciousness research) and non-scientific ones (such as design theory and theater science). The book uses a pluralistic, multifaceted approach to discuss these applicatio...

Ob im privaten Umfeld, in der Arbeit oder im öffentlichen Leben – alles wird digital. Der technologische Fortschritt birgt enorme Chancen, aber auch große Risiken. Welche gesellschaftlichen Herausforderungen bringt dieser Fortschritt mit sich? Welche Rolle spielen ethische Überlegungen? Was ist zu beachten, damit die digitale Revolution dem Wohl der Menschen dient? Experteninnen und Experten aus unterschiedlichsten Bereichen, darunter Informatik, Wirtschaft, Soziologie und Philosophie, ste...

Everything is digital – whether it concerns the private sphere, work or public life. The technological progress involves both enormous chances and great risks. What are the social challenges we face? Which role does ethics play? Will the digital revolution necessarily serve the common good?Experts from various fields, among them computer science, economy, sociology and philosophy, address these questions and contribute to a necessary critical dialogue.