Agricultural technologies as living machines: toward a biomimetic conceptualization of technology

Ethics, Policy and Environment 21 (2):246-263 (2018)
  Copy   BIBTEX

Abstract

Smart Farming Technologies raise ethical issues associated with the increased corporatization and industrialization of the agricultural sector. We explore the concept of biomimicry to conceptualize smart farming technologies as ecological innovations which are embedded in and in accordance with the natural environment. Such a biomimetic approach of smart farming technologies takes advantage of its potential to mitigate climate change, while at the same time avoiding the ethical issues related to the industrialization of the agricultural sector. We explore six principles of a natural concept of biomimicry and apply these principles in the context of smart farming technologies.

Author's Profile

Vincent Blok
Wageningen University and Research

Analytics

Added to PP
2018-09-13

Downloads
263 (#55,081)

6 months
95 (#37,304)

Historical graph of downloads since first upload
This graph includes both downloads from PhilArchive and clicks on external links on PhilPapers.
How can I increase my downloads?