Open (citizen) science: Prospects and open issues
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: The article discusses the significance of open science, notably the concept of citizen science, within a broader sociopolitical and socio-scientific context. The authors point out the ambivalence of these concepts and the lack of critical reflection on possible negative implications. They argue that while open and citizen science can benefit researchers and cognitively active citizens by enriching knowledge and fostering opportunities for social innovation, there are risks and unintended consequences that may influence scientific autonomy. The authors caution against the illusion that ad hoc citizen science projects bring exceptional, immediate results, warning that the open science movement could be used to divert attention from more pressing issues and anomalies within the scientific domain.
Authors: Frane Adam, Maruša Gorišek
Institution: Institute for developmental and strategic analysis
Language: English
Subfield: Information Systems and Management
Field: Decision Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7090061322
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