Actor-Network Theory, ANT
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CORE DEFINITION
Principle of symmetry: humans and non-humans (technologies, objects) are treated equally. Network building: actors connect through relationships to form networks. Translation: how different actors are 'translated' into the network. Scaffolding role: breaking the human/object dichotomy. Technology is not a passive tool but an active participant shaping society—how a mobile phone 'acts' to change us.
SCAFFOLDING EFFECT
Reduce cognitive load
Breaking the human/object dichotomy. Technology is not a passive tool but an active participant shaping society—how a mobile phone 'acts' to change us.
Anchor fast decisions
Actor-Network Theory (ANT) treats people, technologies, texts, etc., all as 'actors' and focuses on how they form stable relationships and practices through networks.
MINIMUM ACTION
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- zh.wikipedia.orghttps://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E8%A1%8C%E5%8A%A8%E8%80%85%E7%BD%91%E7%BB%9C%E7%90%86%E8%AE%BAverified
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