MACOSPOL
Mapping Controversies on Science for Politics
| Coordinatore | FONDATION NATIONALE SCIENCES POLITIQUES
Organization address
address: RUE SAINT GUILLAUME 27 contact info |
| Nazionalità Coordinatore | France [FR] |
| Totale costo | 1˙034˙315 € |
| EC contributo | 924˙514 € |
| Programma | FP7-SIS
Specific Programme "Capacities": Science in society |
| Code Call | FP7-SCIENCE-IN-SOCIETY-2007-1 |
| Funding Scheme | CSA-CA |
| Anno di inizio | 2008 |
| Periodo (anno-mese-giorno) | 2008-01-01 - 2009-12-31 |
Partecipanti
| # | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
FONDATION NATIONALE SCIENCES POLITIQUES
Organization address
address: RUE SAINT GUILLAUME 27 contact info |
FR (PARIS CEDEX 07) | coordinator | 0.00 |
| 2 |
ECOLE POLYTECHNIQUE FEDERALE DE LAUSANNE
Organization address
address: BATIMENT CE 3316 STATION 1 contact info |
CH (LAUSANNE) | participant | 0.00 |
| 3 |
LUDWIG-MAXIMILIANS-UNIVERSITAET MUENCHEN
Organization address
address: GESCHWISTER SCHOLL PLATZ 1 contact info |
DE (MUENCHEN) | participant | 0.00 |
| 4 |
OBSERVA
Organization address
address: VIALE A FUSINIERI 65 contact info |
IT (VICENZA) | participant | 0.00 |
| 5 |
THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER
Organization address
address: OXFORD ROAD contact info |
UK (MANCHESTER) | participant | 0.00 |
| 6 |
UNIVERSITE DE LIEGE
Organization address
city: LIEGE contact info |
BE (LIEGE) | participant | 0.00 |
| 7 |
UNIVERSITEIT VAN AMSTERDAM
Organization address
address: SPUI 21 contact info |
NL (AMSTERDAM) | participant | 0.00 |
| 8 |
UNIVERSITETET I OSLO
Organization address
address: Problemveien 5-7 contact info |
NO (OSLO) | participant | 0.00 |
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Obiettivo del progetto (Objective)
'MACOSPOL is a joint enterprise of researchers in science, technology and society across Europe to bring together their various expertises in order to devise a collaborative tool (called a platform) to map out scientific and technical controversies. The idea is that European citizens wishing to involve themselves into technical and scientific issues, need an equipment that is similar to those devised for generating opinions in normal political matters. This equipment does not exist yet for technical democracy even though enormous amount of research has already been done. The digital world facilitates exchange of methods and expertise and it is this facilitation that we want to maximize by bringing together the MACOSPOL consortium. This consortium allows the connection of the best research in Science, Technology and Society with the best research on web-based tools. Once the platform devised and tried out, it will be tested whether or not, in real sized controversies, it is possible for European citizens to come to better judgment about those issues.'
Introduzione (Teaser)
This project has created new experimental tools, enabling the public to explore and debate current scientific and technological issues.
Descrizione progetto (Article)
In the 21st century, European citizens are faced with issues arising from a complex mixture of politics, science, morality and technology. One result of this growing complexity is the increasing belief that it is now more difficult for individuals to become involved in public life.
Members of the public therefore require access to digital tools, together with explanations for their use, in order to navigate an increasingly uncertain world. The tools developed by the Macospol consortium can enable private citizens, together with policymakers, journalists, and non-governmental organisations (NGOs), to explore and visualise the ins and outs of scientific and technical debates.
The project has also used experts from science, technology and the social sciences to create a collaborative platform that allows public participation in online debates. Users of the platform will find the necessary digital tools together with case studies and information explaining the theory behind controversy mapping.
Project partners will identify any drawbacks to the tools such as cost, lack of compatibility and unfriendly user interfaces. Researchers will also explore the use of design to improve visual performance through better information management and readability. The platform appropriateness as a type of 'parliament' for hosting and shaping debates will be tested, too.
The work of the Macospol project will facilitate public involvement in current scientific and technological issues and encourage the development of 'technical democracy'. Digital innovations have enabled the development of new tools and forums for promoting public participation, which will generate wider understanding of complex issues throughout the EU.