John Law

John Law is a key figure in Science and Technology Studies (STS), known for his work on the social construction of scientific knowledge and the interplay between technology and society. He emphasizes that facts and technologies are not simply discovered but are shaped by social processes, interests, and networks. Law's concepts of "actor-network theory" illustrate how various actors, human and non-human, collaborate to produce scientific truths. This perspective reveals that scientific advancements and technological innovations are deeply intertwined with the contexts and relationships in which they occur, suggesting that knowledge is as much a social artifact as it is a scientific one.