Exploring the Archive: A Problematization Lens for Conducting Critical IS Research

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Abstract

Critical IS research agendas are more important than ever if we wish to uncover the unanticipated and potentially harmful consequences of digital technologies. Developed from Michel Foucault’s late work, we introduce the problematization lens as a critical IS research strategy for exploring discursive commitments embedded in digital phenomena. The problematization lens is characterized by a genealogical approach to history and a limit attitude towards critique. Building on three analytical presumptions, we conceptualize the problematization lens and demonstrate how it can be operationalized through an illustrative case that analyzes the evolution of the Digital Productivity Assistant, MyAnalytics. The paper contributes to critical IS research by advancing the use of historical and philosophical analytical strategies, allowing researchers to explore the limits of their thinking as well as supporting the design of alternative visions for how our engagement with digital technologies may (also) be configured.
OriginalsprogEngelsk
TitelProceedings of the 42nd International Conference on Information Systems (ICIS)
RedaktørerAnitesh Barua, Ryan Wright, Atreyi Kankanhalli, Xitong Li, Shaila Miranda
Antal sider18
UdgivelsesstedAtlanta, GA
ForlagAssociation for Information Systems. AIS Electronic Library (AISeL)
Publikationsdato2021
Artikelnummer1976
ISBN (Elektronisk)9781733632591
StatusUdgivet - 2021
BegivenhedThe 42nd International Conference on Information Systems: ICIS 2021: Building Sustainability and Resilience with IS: A Call for Action - Austin, USA
Varighed: 12 dec. 202115 dec. 2021
Konferencens nummer: 42
https://icis2021.aisconferences.org/

Konference

KonferenceThe 42nd International Conference on Information Systems: ICIS 2021
Nummer42
Land/OmrådeUSA
ByAustin
Periode12/12/202115/12/2021
Internetadresse
NavnProceedings of the International Conference on Information Systems
ISSN0000-0033

Emneord

  • Problematizations
  • Genealogical research
  • Critical IS research
  • Speculative critique
  • Foucault
  • Philosophy in IS

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