Abstract

In a context increasingly defined by post-normal science (Funtowicz and Ravetz 1993 Funtowicz, Silvio O. and Jerome R. Ravetz. 1993. “Science for the Post-Normal Age.” Futures 25: 735–755. doi:10.1016/0016-3287(93)90022-L.[Crossref], [Web of Science ®] , [Google Scholar]), it is acknowledged that complex world problems cannot be addressed by one discipline in isolation. To face increasingly uncertain futures, it is therefore crucial to develop approaches that work with uncertainty. Because of its future-facing nature and current drive to tackle complex world challenges, design has a leading role to play in this endeavor. The article proposes a research framework informed by the development of hybrid literacies – transversal toolkits across design, technologies, and futures studies – that can furnish learners with transdisciplinary skills. These are deemed necessary to address uncertainty and complexity by deploying speculative-pragmatic, imaginative practices that foster modes of working, learning, and unlearning together. To illustrate this approach, the article draws on the ongoing collaboration between two academic institutions renowned, respectively, in the field of Art and Design (Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts London) and Science and Technology (Tokyo Institute of Technology) to offer a personal reflection and insights around transdisciplinarity and hybrid literacies in action.

摘要

在后规范科学日益定义的背景下（Funtowicz 和 Ravetz 1993 Funtowicz、Silvio O.和Jerome R. Ravetz。 1993 年。“后正常时代的科学。” 期货25：735 – 755。doi：10.1016/0016-3287(93)90022-L。[Crossref]、[Web of Science®]、[  Google Scholar]），众所周知，复杂的世界问题不能由一门学科孤立地解决。因此，面对越来越不确定的未来，开发适合的方法至关重要。不确定。由于其面向未来的性质和当前应对复杂世界挑战的动力，设计在这一努力中发挥着主导作用。本文提出了一个以混合读写能力发展为依据的研究框架。– 跨设计、技术和未来研究的横向工具包——可以为学习者提供跨学科技能。这些被认为是解决不确定性和复杂性所必需的，通过部署思辨实用、富有想象力的实践来培养工作、学习和忘却学习的模式。为了说明这种方法，本文借鉴了艺术与设计领域（中央圣马丁学院、伦敦艺术大学）和科学技术领域（东京工业大学）两个著名学术机构之间的持续合作，以提供对跨学科和混合读写能力的个人反思和见解。