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For example, tolerance for ambiguity predicts a preference for context-rich explanations and discomfort with the cognition-as-computer analogy. Cognitive traits and dispositions shape the research questions scientists pursue and the answers they find compelling, even when facing identical evidence.

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This is not a diminutive framing of AI, but an expansive one. These tools construct cultural world models while enabling users to "spin-up" multiple competing perspectives—performing synthesis and sociality in novel ways, reshaping collaboration and institutions.

By viewing AI through this historical lens, we can better anticipate transformation of society, economy & knowledge—just as earlier information technologies did. This reframing matters for how we govern & develop these systems.

Key insight: Today's large AI models function more like cultural & social technologies—akin to writing, print, markets, and bureaucracies—than intelligent agents. They allow humans to access & reorganize accumulated knowledge in novel ways.

ICSSI 2025 welcomes submissions on any topic related to the field of science of science and innovation, broadly defined. We seek abstracts from researchers across many disciplines, from academia, government, and the private sector. See topics and details on the website: icssi.org; icssi2025@cbs.dk

Date: June 16–18, 2025
Location: Copenhagen Business School, Copenhagen, Denmark
Travel support available for early career researchers. More information at icssi.org

Dates
Submission Deadline: March 21, 2025 (23:59, AoE timezone)
Notification of acceptance: April 7, 2025