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Revolution, transformation, and emergence: The transmutation of emerging technologies in the Chinese context
Emerging technology represents the future trajectory of scientific and technological innovation. Integrating existing theoretical perspectives with practical needs to advance such innovation remains a pressing yet unresolved issue in China. Drawing on results from a systematic content analysis, this paper develops a thematic framework of emerging technologies, outlining seven typical dimensions: novelty, uncertainty, widespread influence, rapid development, convergence, theoretical foundation, and territoriality, each embodying self-evolution and application effects. We further extend the discussion on the evolution of emerging technologies by constructing links between their typical attributes, developmental dimensions, and innovative concepts. Our findings reveal that the dimensions of emerging technologies vary across different development contexts and exhibit distinct stage-specific characteristics. Indeed, this thematic framework highlights the core concerns of innovation management research in China, and illustrates how innovation concepts evolve alongside environmental upgrading, transformation, and emergence. This study offers theoretical insights and practical guidance for advancing the national science and technology innovation system.
期刊介绍:
Technology in Society is a global journal dedicated to fostering discourse at the crossroads of technological change and the social, economic, business, and philosophical transformation of our world. The journal aims to provide scholarly contributions that empower decision-makers to thoughtfully and intentionally navigate the decisions shaping this dynamic landscape. A common thread across these fields is the role of technology in society, influencing economic, political, and cultural dynamics. Scholarly work in Technology in Society delves into the social forces shaping technological decisions and the societal choices regarding technology use. This encompasses scholarly and theoretical approaches (history and philosophy of science and technology, technology forecasting, economic growth, and policy, ethics), applied approaches (business innovation, technology management, legal and engineering), and developmental perspectives (technology transfer, technology assessment, and economic development). Detailed information about the journal's aims and scope on specific topics can be found in Technology in Society Briefings, accessible via our Special Issues and Article Collections.