Lecture
This lecture delves into the analysis of controversies in scientific groups, exploring how multiple theories can coexist due to factors like aesthetics and professional interests. It discusses the rivalries between social groups, interpretive flexibility, and the role of professional investments. The lecture also covers the taxonomy in anthropology, the interests driving actors in scientific controversies, and the closure mechanisms of controversies. It examines the relationship between controversies, social structures, and the stabilization of technologies, as well as the impact of cognitive interests and social mechanisms. Additionally, it explores the role of controversies in scientific and technical dynamics, the empirical study of sciences and techniques, and the societal relationships intertwined with controversies.