Bruno Latour

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Bruno Latour fundamentally reshaped how we think about science, technology, and the modern world. His work dismantles the rigid boundary between nature and society, arguing that the "modern" constitution—which separates humans from non-humans—has never truly existed. Instead, Latour reveals a world teeming with hybrids: ozone holes, frozen embryos, and HIV viruses that defy simple categorization. His landmark book, *Nous n'avons jamais été modernes* (1997), with over 690 citations, is a cornerstone of actor-network theory, demonstrating how scientific facts are co-constructed by networks of human and non-human actors. A later edition (2006) continues to influence scholars, amassing over 450 citations. Latour’s major contribution lies in his symmetrical anthropology: treating scientists, politicians, and objects as equal participants in knowledge-making. Beyond this, his work on laboratory studies, political ecology, and the "parliament of things" challenges us to rethink democracy in an age of ecological crisis. A prolific thinker and former professor at Sciences Po, Latour remains essential reading for anyone grappling with the entanglement of science, politics, and the environment.