Chantal E. Muishout
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Chantal E. Muishout is a scholar whose work critically examines the intersection of technology, labour, and ethics, with a particular focus on the construction industry. Her research explores how robotisation and automation are reshaping not only physical workflows but also the normative frameworks that govern professional practice and human-machine collaboration. In her most-cited paper, "More Than Meets the Eye? Robotisation and Normativity in the Dutch Construction Industry" (2020), Muishout offers a nuanced analysis of how robotic technologies challenge traditional notions of skill, responsibility, and agency on construction sites. Though her citation count is modest, her contribution is significant for its early and incisive integration of sociological and philosophical perspectives into a field often dominated by technical discourse. By foregrounding the often-overlooked normative dimensions of automation, Muishout provides a vital framework for understanding the ethical implications of industry 4.0. Her work is especially valuable for students and researchers interested in the social shaping of technology, the future of work, and the hidden value judgments embedded in technological change.
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