51-945 Transition Design I

6–12 units, Carnegie Mellon University

This seminar examines research literature concerning systemslevel societal change. The focus of this first course is sociotechnical transition theory and practice theory. This research ranges from innovation studies through systems thinking to community organizing, mostly motivated by efforts at changing society toward more sustainable futures. The emphasis is on the role of materiality and technology in everyday routines.

Prerequisites: none listed

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