Hiroshi Deguchi
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Hiroshi Deguchi is a leading scholar in the sociology of digital transformation, with a particular focus on the unintended societal consequences of pervasive computation. His most-cited work, "Unintended Side Effects of Digital Transition: Perspectives of Japanese Experts" (2017, 36 citations), critically examines how the representation of real-world entities and cognitive processes by digital algorithms introduces systemic risks, including the erosion of tacit knowledge and the amplification of algorithmic bias. Deguchi’s research bridges information science and social theory, arguing that the very capacities for unlimited storage, retrieval, and transmission create new forms of fragility in institutional decision-making. His contributions have been instrumental in shaping policy discussions on digital ethics in Japan, where he is recognized for bringing expert perspectives into public debate. By highlighting the gap between technological promise and practical governance, Deguchi provides a vital framework for understanding the hidden costs of digitization—a perspective increasingly cited by scholars studying AI regulation and digital sociology. His work remains essential reading for researchers examining the complex interplay between computational systems and human social structures.
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