problematizing
PROB-luh-muh-tahy-zing
Definition
The act of questioning, challenging, or re-examining established ideas, practices, or assumptions to reveal underlying complexities, contradictions, or uncertainties.
Etymology
Derived from the Greek 'problema' (a task or puzzle), the term evolved in modern social science and academic discourse to describe the process of treating something previously accepted as unproblematic as a subject of critical inquiry.
In the news
In the article, the authors note that AIGC tools are problematizing traditional design notions of authorship and expertise, forcing students to re-examine what it means to be a professional designer. This matters because it creates identity-related tension that influences whether students choose to adopt these new technologies.
The influence of designer identity on design majors’ intention to use AIGC tools: an SEM-fsQCA analysis in China
Read the full article ↗Frontiers