Joshua Guberman
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Joshua Guberman is a critical scholar working at the intersection of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), disability studies, and science and technology studies (STS). Their research fundamentally challenges how the HCI community conceptualizes neurodivergence, particularly autism. In their most-cited work, "Not robots; Cyborgs — Furthering anti-ableist research in human-computer interaction" (2023, 11 citations), Guberman offers a powerful theoretical intervention. They argue that dominant HCI narratives often dehumanize autistic people by framing them as machines or robots. Instead, Guberman proposes a more nuanced cyborg framework—one that embraces human-technology entanglement without stripping away personhood. This essay has become a touchstone for scholars seeking to build anti-ableist research practices in technology design. By drawing on critical disability theory and feminist STS, Guberman’s work pushes the field to move beyond simplistic, deficit-based models of autism. Their contributions are especially vital for students and researchers committed to designing technologies that respect cognitive diversity, challenging the field to reckon with its own biases and imagine more inclusive futures.
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