From sociology of quantification to ethics of quantification

From sociology of quantification to ethics of quantification

Abstract Quantifications are produced by several disciplinary houses in a myriad of different styles. The concerns about unethical use of algorithms, unintended consequences of metrics, as well as the warning about statistical and mathematical malpractices are all part of a general malaise, symptoms...

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Main Authors: Andrea Saltelli, Monica Di Fiore
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Springer Nature 2020-08-01
Series:Humanities & Social Sciences Communications
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1057/s41599-020-00557-0
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spelling doaj-d1a1ccb19d89495a9345aaaa652ea0c32021-08-22T11:32:16ZengSpringer NatureHumanities & Social Sciences Communications2662-99922020-08-01711810.1057/s41599-020-00557-0From sociology of quantification to ethics of quantificationAndrea Saltelli0Monica Di Fiore1Open Evidence Research, Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC)Consiglio Nazionale delle RicercheAbstract Quantifications are produced by several disciplinary houses in a myriad of different styles. The concerns about unethical use of algorithms, unintended consequences of metrics, as well as the warning about statistical and mathematical malpractices are all part of a general malaise, symptoms of our tight addiction to quantification. What problems are shared by all these instances of quantification? After reviewing existing concerns about different domains, the present perspective article illustrates the need and the urgency for an encompassing ethics of quantification. The difficulties to discipline the existing regime of numerification are addressed; obstacles and lock-ins are identified. Finally, indications for policies for different actors are suggested.https://doi.org/10.1057/s41599-020-00557-0
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