Senior Research Fellow, University of Nottingham
I'm a sociologist with a PhD in Science and Technology Studies, currently working at the Horizon Institute, University of Nottingham. My work focuses on the role of digital technologies within social practices: on the changing patterns of life that result, and the implications for governance and design, specifically in the areas of energy, mobility, and digital data. Projects include exploring the changing roles of users within near-future smart grids; family life within the IoT-enabled smart home; and the use of Big Data in generating transport policy. A second, related research interest is in the role of futures in organisations and policy making.
My occasional non-academic writings are gathered here http://murraygoulden.blogspot.co.uk/
Uber can't be ethical – its business model won't allow it
Oct 04, 2017 09:43 am UTC| Insights & Views Law
Following TfLs decision to withdraw Ubers license to operate in London, there has been a widespread picking over of the ride-hailing apps recent history and speculation about its future. A fairly common conclusion is that...
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