Embracing Realists Without Embracing Realism: The Future of Second-Order Cybernetics (original) (raw)

The paper discusses the challenges facing second-order cybernetics (SOC) in its acceptance within the scientific paradigm, emphasizing that the discipline has been sidelined due to entrenched realist perspectives. It critiques the Kline-Martin hypothesis, suggesting that resistance to SOC stems from the siloed nature of scientific disciplines and the difficulty in transitioning from an objective to a constructivist epistemology. The author argues for practical efforts to engage in conversations and projects that bridge the divide between realists and constructivists, advocating for a re-examination of how sciences construct their knowledge.