Actor-Network Theory

Actor-Network Theory (ANT) is a framework used to understand how things, people, and ideas interact and influence one another in a network. It suggests that both human (actors) and non-human entities (like technology or organizations) play important roles in shaping outcomes. Rather than focusing only on individuals or specific groups, ANT examines the relationships and connections within a network, highlighting how these interactions create effects in society. This perspective encourages us to see the complexities of our world, where everything is interconnected, and changes can ripple through the network in unexpected ways.