Towards an Anthropology of Deliberation

Living Language: An Introduction to Linguistic Anthropology, Laura M. Ahearn (2012) Wiley-Blackwell, ISBN 978-1-4051-2441-6

The Multiplicity of Habit: Implications for Routines Research1

This paper explores habit as a foundational concept for routines research. We examine how habit and habitus have been conceptualized in psychology and sociology, giving particular attention to the role of deliberation and mindfulness. Drawing on this work, we develop a typology of habit that is based in the extent of deliberation by the individual performing an activity, and the variability in ...

Language, Culture, and Society - An Introduction to Linguistic Anthropology, Zdenek Salzmann, James Stanlaw, & Nobuko Adachi (2015), Westview Press, ISBN 978-0-8133-4955-8

Communication Regarding Sustainability: Conceptual Perspectives and Exploration of Societal Subsystems

Sustainability issues are typically characterized by high complexity and uncertainty. In light of this, communication plays a crucial role in coping with these challenges. The previous debate on sustainability communication has largely focused on how to communicate sustainability issues to others. Sustainability communication, however, involves more than sender oriented communication to persuad...

Towards a richer model of deliberation dialogue: Closure problem and change of circumstances

Models of deliberative dialogue are fundamental for developing autonomous systems that support human practical reasoning. The question discussed in this paper is whether existing models are able to capture the complexity and richness of natural deliberation. In real-world contexts, circumstances relevant to the decision can change rapidly. We reflect on today’s leading model of deliberation dia...