Jens Koolwaay
Papers
2
Total Citations
7
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2
About
Jens Koolwaay is a sociologist whose research sits at the fascinating intersection of technology and social life, with a particular focus on the integration of robots into human society. His most recognized work, *Die soziale Welt der Roboter* (2018), examines how the growing presence of robotic technology is reshaping not only functional processes but the very fabric of social interaction and community. Koolwaay argues compellingly that robots are becoming genuine bearers of social actions and attitudes — not merely tools, but participants embedded within existing social worlds. By exploring how this embedding transforms social bonds and structures, he contributes a nuanced sociological lens to debates that are too often dominated by engineering or ethics alone. Although his citation counts remain modest, with his flagship work accumulating a combined seven citations across its iterations, his ideas speak to some of the most pressing questions of our technological moment. For students and researchers navigating the sociology of technology, human-robot interaction, or the future of social organization, Koolwaay's work offers a thoughtful and grounded starting point.
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Top Papers
- 1Die soziale Welt der Roboter4 citations · 2018
- 2Die soziale Welt der Roboter3 citations · 2018