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Constructivism
A theory that posits human behavior is shaped by social constructs such as ideas, beliefs, norms, and identities.
Social Constructs
Elements like norms, beliefs, and identities that influence individuals' understanding and actions in the world.
Bias in AI
The tendency of AI systems to replicate societal inequalities based on the biases embedded in their design and training data.
Philosophical Implications of AI
The examination of how AI systems interpret the world in ways that may reflect biases and challenge traditional understanding.
Open-ended Interviews
Qualitative research method allowing subjects to freely express their views, revealing the social constructs behind their beliefs.
Textual Analysis
A method of analyzing texts to reveal underlying social norms and values.
Contextual Interpretation
Placing findings within social, cultural, and historical contexts to understand their meaning deeply.
Limitations of Constructivism
Challenges including less rigor than positivism, difficulty in generalization, and potential support for 'post-truth' narratives.
Understanding State Behavior
Constructivism explains state actions based on shared identities and understandings rather than mere material factors.
Dynamic World Politics
The view that international relations are continuously shaped by evolving ideas, identities, and values.
Constructing International Politics
A key text by Alexander Wendt that argues for the importance of ideas and identities in understanding international relations.
Objective vs. Transparent Knowledge
The contrast where constructivism favors transparency of subjective interpretations over the objective knowledge of positivism.
Neutrality in Research
The idea that researchers cannot achieve neutrality due to their personal beliefs and experiences influencing their interpretations.
Personal Motivations in Research
The recognition within constructivism that researchers' biases and motivations should be considered in their work.