======Technology: Governing the Ungovernable?======
The report explores the complexities of technology governance and the interplay between technology, society, and policy.\\ 
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|Report location:  |[[https://horizons.service.canada.ca/en/2013/06/01/technology-governing-the-ungovernable/|source]]   |
|Language:  |English  |
|Publisher:  |[[encyclopedia:policy_horizons_canada|Policy Horizons Canada]]  |
|Publication date:  |June 1, 2013  |
|Authors:  |Daniel J. Paré, Jeremy Geelen  |
|Geographic focus:  |Global   |
|Page count:  |4  |

=====Methods=====
The research method involves a qualitative analysis of the interrelationship between technology and society, drawing on historical examples, current practices, and theoretical frameworks to discuss governance challenges and strategies.\\ 
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=====Key Insights=====
The report by Policy Horizons Canada delves into the challenges of governing technology, emphasizing that technology cannot be considered in isolation from its socio-technical systems. It discusses the non-linear and unpredictable nature of technological change, the embeddedness of technology in society, and the various governance mechanisms at play. The document highlights the importance of considering cultural, economic, political, and social factors in technology policy, which is essentially social policy. It concludes that technology can be guided rather than governed, and that public policy fundamentals remain relevant in the face of technological advancement.\\ 
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