MACOSPOL

Mapping Controversies on Science for Politics

Coordinatore	FONDATION NATIONALE SCIENCES POLITIQUES    more  Organization address address: RUE SAINT GUILLAUME 27 city: PARIS CEDEX 07 postcode: 75341 contact info Titolo: Ms. Nome: Amélie Cognome: Antoine Audo Email: send email Telefono: + 33 1 45 49 83 53 Fax: + 33 1 45 49 83 60
Nazionalità Coordinatore	France [FR]
Totale costo	1˙034˙315 €
EC contributo	924˙514 €
Programma	FP7-SIS Specific Programme "Capacities": Science in society
Code Call	FP7-SCIENCE-IN-SOCIETY-2007-1
Funding Scheme	CSA-CA
Anno di inizio	2008
Periodo (anno-mese-giorno)	2008-01-01   -   2009-12-31

 Partecipanti

#	participant	country	role	EC contrib. [€]
1	FONDATION NATIONALE SCIENCES POLITIQUES  Organization address address: RUE SAINT GUILLAUME 27 city: PARIS CEDEX 07 postcode: 75341 contact info Titolo: Ms. Nome: Amélie Cognome: Antoine Audo Email: send email Telefono: + 33 1 45 49 83 53 Fax: + 33 1 45 49 83 60	FR (PARIS CEDEX 07)	coordinator	0.00
2	ECOLE POLYTECHNIQUE FEDERALE DE LAUSANNE  Organization address address: BATIMENT CE 3316 STATION 1 city: LAUSANNE postcode: 1015 contact info Titolo: Ms. Nome: Luana Cognome: Huguenin Email: send email Telefono: +41 21 693 8002 Fax: +41 21 693 3840	CH (LAUSANNE)	participant	0.00
3	LUDWIG-MAXIMILIANS-UNIVERSITAET MUENCHEN  Organization address address: GESCHWISTER SCHOLL PLATZ 1 city: MUENCHEN postcode: 80539 contact info Titolo: Dr. Nome: Cordula Cognome: Kropp Email: send email Telefono: -6218 Fax: -	DE (MUENCHEN)	participant	0.00
4	OBSERVA  Organization address address: VIALE A FUSINIERI 65 city: VICENZA postcode: 36100 contact info Titolo: Dr. Nome: Valeria Cognome: Arzenton Email: send email Telefono: +39 0444 305454 Fax: +39 0444 305454	IT (VICENZA)	participant	0.00
5	THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER  Organization address address: OXFORD ROAD city: MANCHESTER postcode: M13 9PL contact info Titolo: Ms. Nome: Liz Cognome: Fay Email: send email Telefono: + 44 161 275 7114 Fax: + 44 161 275 2445	UK (MANCHESTER)	participant	0.00
6	UNIVERSITE DE LIEGE  Organization address city: LIEGE postcode: 4000 contact info Titolo: Mr. Nome: Joël Cognome: Leclercq Email: send email Telefono: +32 4 366 58 10 Fax: +32 4 3665999	BE (LIEGE)	participant	0.00
7	UNIVERSITEIT VAN AMSTERDAM  Organization address address: SPUI 21 city: AMSTERDAM postcode: 1012WX contact info Titolo: Dr. Nome: Cees Cognome: Ostendorf Email: send email Telefono: +31 20 525 3054 Fax: +31 20 525 3580	NL (AMSTERDAM)	participant	0.00
8	UNIVERSITETET I OSLO  Organization address address: Problemveien 5-7 city: OSLO postcode: 313 contact info Titolo: Prof. Nome: Merle Cognome: Jacob Email: send email Telefono: +47 - 22 84 16 00	NO (OSLO)	participant	0.00

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 Obiettivo del progetto (Objective)

'MACOSPOL is a joint enterprise of researchers in science, technology and society across Europe to bring together their various expertises in order to devise a collaborative tool (called a platform) to map out scientific and technical controversies. The idea is that European citizens wishing to involve themselves into technical and scientific issues, need an equipment that is similar to those devised for generating opinions in normal political matters. This equipment does not exist yet for technical democracy even though enormous amount of research has already been done. The digital world facilitates exchange of methods and expertise and it is this facilitation that we want to maximize by bringing together the MACOSPOL consortium. This consortium allows the connection of the best research in Science, Technology and Society with the best research on web-based tools. Once the platform devised and tried out, it will be tested whether or not, in real sized controversies, it is possible for European citizens to come to better judgment about those issues.'

Introduzione (Teaser)

This project has created new experimental tools, enabling the public to explore and debate current scientific and technological issues.

Descrizione progetto (Article)

In the 21st century, European citizens are faced with issues arising from a complex mixture of politics, science, morality and technology. One result of this growing complexity is the increasing belief that it is now more difficult for individuals to become involved in public life.

Members of the public therefore require access to digital tools, together with explanations for their use, in order to navigate an increasingly uncertain world. The tools developed by the Macospol consortium can enable private citizens, together with policymakers, journalists, and non-governmental organisations (NGOs), to explore and visualise the ins and outs of scientific and technical debates.

The project has also used experts from science, technology and the social sciences to create a collaborative platform that allows public participation in online debates. Users of the platform will find the necessary digital tools together with case studies and information explaining the theory behind controversy mapping.

Project partners will identify any drawbacks to the tools such as cost, lack of compatibility and unfriendly user interfaces. Researchers will also explore the use of design to improve visual performance through better information management and readability. The platform appropriateness as a type of 'parliament' for hosting and shaping debates will be tested, too.

The work of the Macospol project will facilitate public involvement in current scientific and technological issues and encourage the development of 'technical democracy'. Digital innovations have enabled the development of new tools and forums for promoting public participation, which will generate wider understanding of complex issues throughout the EU.