Opportunities for social sciences and humanities in times of crisis

Authors

  • Gerardo Morales-Jasso Potosino Institute of Scientific and Technological Research
  • Gabriela Morales-Aguilar Autonomous University of Zacatecas, México.
  • Víctor Manuel Bañuelos-Aquino Institute of Bibliographic Research, National Autonomous University of Mexico.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51306/ioasarance.051.03

Keywords:

future, collaborative work, post-normal science, problem-solving

Abstract

This article explores the opportunities that social sciences and humanities have in times of crisis. Often, these disciplines are considered outdated or in decline in the era of technology and capitalism. However, it is argued that social sciences and humanities have a lot to offer in the contemporary world. This requires opening up and unthinking these disciplines. Three recent changes are analyzed that demonstrate the relevance of social sciences and humanities today: the environmental problem, the emergence of technoscience, and the impossibility of replacing social and humanistic scientists with artificial intelligence. In addition, opportunities are proposed for social sciences and humanities in the current and future context, thus expanding the relevance of these disciplines in the contemporary world to address complex problems. We reach the conclusion that it is necessary for social and humanistic scientists to leave their comfort zone, work collaboratively, address current problems, and develop applied science to demonstrate their relevance and capacity to contribute to the general welfare of society. 

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Author Biographies

  • Gerardo Morales-Jasso, Potosino Institute of Scientific and Technological Research

    He is a postdoctoral fellow at the Instituto Potosino de Investigación Científica y Tecnológica, AC. He holds a PhD in Environmental Sciences from the Multidisciplinary Graduate Program in Environmental Sciences, a Master in Interdisciplinary Historical Studies from the University of Guanajuato and a BA in History from the Autonomous University of San Luis Potosi. His research interests are epistemology of environmental sciences, interdiscipline, technoscience and theory of history.

  • Gabriela Morales-Aguilar, Autonomous University of Zacatecas, México.

    D. in Development Studies from the Universidad Autónoma de Zacatecas, she holds a master's degree in Environmental Sciences from the Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí and in Natural Resource Management and Development from the Technical University of Cologne, Germany, and a bachelor's degree in philosophy from the University of Guanajuato. Her research focuses on gender, access and self-management of water in the Cuenca de la Independencia in northern Guanajuato, Mexico. She is also a professor at the National Autonomous University of Mexico, San Miguel de Allende and coordinates the Diploma in Sustainability: theoretical and practical foundations

  • Víctor Manuel Bañuelos-Aquino, Institute of Bibliographic Research, National Autonomous University of Mexico.

    D. in Iberoamerican History from the University of Guadalajara, Master in History from the University of Guanajuato and Bachelor in Hispanic Letters from the University of Guadalajara. He is part of the research groups: Seminario de Estudios sobre el Heavy Metal and Grupo de Estudio Tastoán. He is currently a researcher at the Instituto de Investigaciones Bibliológicas (SIB-IIB-UNAM). His lines of research focus mainly on comparative mythology, history of religions and religious folklore.

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Published

2023-12-04

Issue

No. 51 (2023)

Section

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Opportunities for social sciences and humanities in times of crisis. (2023). Revista Sarance, 51, 40-65. https://doi.org/10.51306/ioasarance.051.03

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