L’hypothèse de la convergence de toute science dans l’ordinateur, par la force de la méthode
This paper aims to shed light on the polysemy of the concept of data. To this end, it formulates the “convergence” hypothesis: under the influence of the scientific method, it is assumed that all the sciences will atomize into data, and the various types of data (up to and including digital data) wi...
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| Format: | Article ou chapitre numérique |
| Langue: | Français |
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2024
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| Accès en ligne: | Accès Université d'Orléans et IFPM Accès Université d'Orléans et IFPM |
| Résumé: | This paper aims to shed light on the polysemy of the concept of data. To this end, it formulates the “convergence” hypothesis: under the influence of the scientific method, it is assumed that all the sciences will atomize into data, and the various types of data (up to and including digital data) will correspond to different stages of this atomization. To prove this hypothesis, the author first situates the scientific method in society, rather than in its idealized form. In concrete terms, this method is viewed as an institution subject to prescriptive tension, just like law, as demonstrated by the history of the term "natural law." With this in mind, the article examines the role of mathematics in the translation of all branches of science into a computational system on account of the scientific method. It underlines the loss of rationality that this process entails. Finally, taking a step back, the article notes the inability of more evaluative scientific criteria to halt the complete computerization of all the sciences. Discipline: CYBER LAW |
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