A Role-Playing Simulation to support assessment of sustainable sociotechnical systems for and by citizens

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Abstract

We propose and analyse the use of a Role-Playing Simulation (RPS) for supporting assessment of a sustainable sociotechnical system, a neighbourhood that encourages collaborative consumption practices; and for creating new solutions about this system. We analyse the processes by which solutions are collaboratively designed by citizens who are playing the roles of potential inhabitants, focussing on the analysis of argumentative interactions. Results show that the RPS stimulates debate about sociotechnical solutions, rules and rational criteria, in addition to sustainability values and ideological criteria. The RPS is thus a means for making sociotechnical solutions evolve and for identifying what is "technically", "socially" and "ideologically" necessary for acceptance and success of the future system.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 36th European Conference on Cognitive Ergonomics, ECCE 2018
PublisherAssociation for Computing Machinery
ISBN (Electronic)9781450364492
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 5 Sept 2018
Event36th European Conference on Cognitive Ergonomics, ECCE 2018 - Utrecht, Netherlands
Duration: 5 Sept 20187 Sept 2018

Publication series

NameACM International Conference Proceeding Series

Conference

Conference36th European Conference on Cognitive Ergonomics, ECCE 2018
Country/TerritoryNetherlands
CityUtrecht
Period5/09/187/09/18

Keywords

  • Collaboration in end-users and design teams
  • Methods and tools for simulation
  • Role-Play
  • Sustainable systems

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