Pre-programmed

Status: Concluded
In progress from 20-12-2011 to 31-12-2012
Project manager: Rinie van Est
Keywords: Communication activity, Expert-based, Innovation, IT & communication, Risk

Software facilitates communication and can make life easier for the user. But it can also be prescriptive; it forces us to make certain choices, sometimes doing so in an obvious manner but often rather more covertly. In other words, software is not neutral. It exerts control over the user. How does software try to influence our thoughts and actions of the user? What interests are at stake?