Katharina Frehmann
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Dr. Katharina Frehmann is a pioneering scholar at the intersection of human-machine communication and media studies. Her work addresses the profound methodological challenges posed by the rise of communicative agents—technologies designed and perceived as life-like partners rather than passive media tools. In her most-cited paper, "Researching interactions between humans and machines: methodological challenges" (2022, 13 citations), she critically examines how traditional communication research frameworks fall short when studying these new, subject-like entities. Frehmann’s major contribution lies in rethinking the epistemological and practical tools needed to capture the nuanced dynamics of human-agent interaction, arguing that these agents demand a shift from studying media as channels to studying them as perceived interlocutors. Her research has been instrumental in shaping how scholars approach the blurring boundaries between human and machine communication. Though her citation count reflects a growing field, her work is foundational for students and researchers seeking to navigate the complexities of an increasingly automated communicative landscape.
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