著者
山内 保典 岡田 猛
出版者
日本認知科学会
雑誌
認知科学 = Cognitive studies : bulletin of the Japanese Cognitive Science Society (ISSN:13417924)
巻号頁・発行日
vol.10, no.3, pp.418-435, 2003-09-01
参考文献数
44

Cognitive science research on scientific thinking is a rising approach in studies of science (i.e., meta-science such as philosophy and sociology of science), and has made important contributions to explaining scientific discovery processes. In this study, we first point out that construction processes of a Validity-Boundary (V.B.) are appropriate for studies in cognitive science. A V.B. serves as a criterion for an academic community to judge whether a new study is valid or not. In this sense, a V.B. constrains activities for generating new scientific knowledge. Research in science studies has suggested that scientists construct a V.B. through daily academic activities. Therefore, investigating the contents and construction processes of a V.B. is essential to fully understand scientific activity. Second, based on formal logic, we propose a framework for studying the construction processes of a V.B. Analysis of counterarguments in academic discussions using this framework suggest that there are several patterns of V.B. construction processes.
著者
東島 仁 中川 智絵 山内 保典 三浦 優生 高橋 可江 中村 征樹
出版者
北海道大学 高等教育推進機構 高等教育研究部 科学技術コミュニケーション教育研究部門(CoSTEP)
雑誌
科学技術コミュニケーション (ISSN:18818390)
巻号頁・発行日
vol.11, pp.28-43, 2012-06

The advancement of science and technology has brought not only positive but also negative influences. As a result, people are finding it important to examine the potential consequences of science and technology and their effects on society. In this paper, we describe a public dialogue to examine the relationship between autism (Autism Spectrum Disorders) and society, with detailed methodology for conducting it. Autism is a lifelong neurodevelopmental disorder; approximately one in 100 people have autism. The study of autism is one of the most active fields of research. The approximately 30 participants in the dialogue included various citizens, for example, entrepreneurs, autistic people, parents of young children with/without autism, educators, artists, and students. After being provided with sufficient information on autism, participants were divided into 5 groups to discuss the topic and offer proposals. Finally, 5 proposals for an autism-friendly society were announced; these can be viewed in English at http://ristex-kanazawa.w3.kanazawa-u.ac.jp/syoppu/Consensus.htm. In each proposal, the importance of collaborating with a variety of sectors such as citizens, medical institutions, schools, and other professionals was mentioned. We hope that these proposals will be a foundation for future discussions on the relationship between autism and society.
著者
山内 保典 岡田 猛
出版者
日本認知科学会
雑誌
認知科学 (ISSN:13417924)
巻号頁・発行日
vol.10, no.3, pp.418-435, 2003-09-01 (Released:2008-10-03)
参考文献数
46
被引用文献数
3

Cognitive science research on scientific thinking is a rising approach in studies of science (i.e., meta-science such as philosophy and sociology of science), and has made important contributions to explaining scientific discovery processes. In this study, we first point out that construction processes of a Validity-Boundary (V.B.) are appropriate for studies in cognitive science. A V.B. serves as a criterion for an academic community to judge whether a new study is valid or not. In this sense, a V.B. constrains activities for generating new scientific knowledge. Research in science studies has suggested that scientists construct a V.B. through daily academic activities. Therefore, investigating the contents and construction processes of a V.B. is essential to fully understand scientific activity. Second, based on formal logic, we propose a framework for studying the construction processes of a V.B. Analysis of counterarguments in academic discussions using this framework suggest that there are several patterns of V.B. construction processes.
著者
山内 保典
出版者
北海道大学科学技術コミュニケーター養成ユニット(CoSTEP)
雑誌
科学技術コミュニケーション (ISSN:18818390)
巻号頁・発行日
vol.7, pp.33-48, 2010-02

Not only technology which natural science offers, but also one which social science offers can be an object of participatory technology assessment (pTA). In this paper, "World Wide Views on Global warming (WWViews)" which is the globe-encompassing democratic deliberation was assessed by citizen participants. The participants of WWViews are little interested in global warming. Therefore, their assessment is useful to develop a participatory method which can involve wider range of public. This paper is based on questionnaire survey and free description which addressed adequacy of information provision and supports for discussion, satisfaction of the WWViews and motivation to participate in other technology assessment. As a result of questionnaire, majority of participants showed a high level of satisfaction with them. Their free descriptions are grouped into five lessons. 1. Avoid the bias. 2. Give consideration to group dynamics. 3. Reduce the anxiety of making remarks. 4. Make the connection between pTA and real life. 5. Focus on satisfaction of participants.
著者
吉澤 剛 山内 保典 東島 仁 中川 智絵
出版者
北海道大学 高等教育推進機構 高等教育研究部 科学技術コミュニケーション教育研究部門(CoSTEP)
雑誌
科学技術コミュニケーション (ISSN:18818390)
巻号頁・発行日
vol.9, pp.93-106, 2011-06

Science communication now needs extending its activities to engage more various actors in intermediary organization linking science and society. Through a comparative analysis of 4 intermediaries in the UK, including the British Science Association (BA), Sciencewise-ERC, the National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts (NESTA), and the Research Information Network (RIN), this article first illustrates the variety of linking in these intermediaries as a motto like "from science to society / from society to science", "dialogue between science and society for policy", "science for society", and "science community as society". It then draws some lessons for the institutionalization and management of the corresponding organizations in Japan. Important might be the demonstration of the relevance of such organizations by collaborating external partners, promoting internal members' private activities and engaging them with formative evaluation.