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Technology as a Lens for Investigating Social and Cultural Norms in Japan
What can artifacts and technologies tell us about the societies and cultures in which they are used? Through my research, I looked at the use of vending machines, air conditioners, and rice cookers in Japan, and the narratives that emerged from the way people used and viewed these objects. In doing so, I aimed to construct a view of technology as an actor within socio-cultural contexts.