Wolfgang Wagner
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Wolfgang Wagner is a distinguished social psychologist whose research lies at the intersection of social representation theory, collective memory, and the public understanding of emerging technologies. His work explores how laypersons construct meaning around complex societal issues, particularly in the domains of science, technology, and national identity. A key contribution is his investigation of how ordinary people represent artificial intelligence and its military applications, such as autonomous ground vehicles. In a notable 2023 study, Wagner analyzed focus group discourses in Estonia, using automatic text analysis to reveal how citizens grapple with the moral and existential implications of weaponised AI. This work, already garnering 8 citations, exemplifies his broader impact: his research has been cited over 1,000 times, shaping debates on how societies digest technological change. Wagner is also known for his foundational contributions to the theory of social representations, particularly in cross-cultural contexts, and for advancing methodological innovations in qualitative text analysis. His scholarship bridges cognitive psychology and sociology, offering vital insights into how collective sense-making drives public opinion on transformative technologies.
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