Forecasting Research and Technoscience: Contemporary Status, Specifics and Prospects Cover Image

Прогностични изследвания и технонаука: съвременни измерения, специфики и перспективи
Forecasting Research and Technoscience: Contemporary Status, Specifics and Prospects

Author(s): Ludmila Ivancheva
Subject(s): Economy, Supranational / Global Economy, ICT Information and Communications Technologies, Socio-Economic Research
Published by: Великотърновски университет „Св. св. Кирил и Методий”
Keywords: forecasting research; technoscience; foresight; new technologies; social challenges

Summary/Abstract: The article emphasizes the role of the advancement of modern science and new technologies in forecasting research as a key factor for making prognoses for the future. It presents the concept of technoscience, developed by the author, as a blend and symbiosis of modern science and technologies, converging on the basis of similar purposes, objects of treatment and outcomes, as well as of the rising engagement with social interests and attitudes. Furthermore, the main kinds of forecasting research with their specifics, advantages and limitations are outlined, pointing out the special role of building foresight scenarios for the future as a prognosis and policy instrument. The tendencies in this field of research are identified, revealing the challenges related to modern technoscience, and the possible solutions.

  • Issue Year: 2021
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 160-168
  • Page Count: 9
  • Language: Bulgarian