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When Standards Arrive too Late: Standards Debt and the Infrastructures of Technology Assessment

internet, standard, teknologi /

This article introduces the concept of standards debt to analyse a neglected layer of technologicalgovernance. Existing scholarship has examined regulatory lag, the pacing problem and theCollingridge dilemma, but has paid less attention to the delayed development of the assessmentinfrastructures through which governance becomes operational. Standards debt is defined as theinstitutional and temporal misalignment between recognised […]

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Australia before ‘environmental law’

lovgivning /

1. Introduction This review essay assesses Benjamin J. Richardson’s Before Environmental Law and argues that the book significantly reframes Australia’s environmental legal history. Rather than depicting the pre-1970 era as a legal vacuum, Richardson shows how land, water, and non-human life were governed through shifting configurations of scientific expertise, enlightened despotism, polyarchy, and markets. His case studies—including

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Standards for Elevators: The Technological and Institutional Breakthrough of the Elevator in the 20th Century

elevator /

This article examines the pivotal role of elevators in 20th-century architectural and engineering transformation. It traces how these complex, dynamic systems evolved from ad hoc installations to regulated infrastructure. Focusing on Denmark within broader European trends, the study highlights the transition from early, site-specific hoists to standardized, mass-produced electric lifts. It explores the impact of

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Tracking Time and Space: The Evolution of Mobility Control in European Road Freight

godstransport, ledelse, working life /

Modern road freight systems function at the intersection of infrastructure, information technologies, and regulatory power. Over the last centuries, states have progressively extended their reach into the spatial and temporal rhythms of mobility. This article examines the evolution of state control over road freight, focusing on how technologies for tracking time and space have transformed

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Patent Examiners and the Great Acceleration

opfindelser /

A Socio-Administrative Exploration of Patent Systems and AI Impact The rapid acceleration of technological advancements, often referred to as the “Great Acceleration,” has significantly impacted patent systems worldwide. Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a pivotal force in reshaping the role of patent examiners, challenging traditional administrative structures, and transforming the process of intellectual property

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