Breaking Disciplinary Silos: The Case of Software Engineering
摘要
Digital Humanism aims to influence the complex interplay between technology and humankind, striving for a better society while fully respecting universal human rights. While software is the crucial technological component in this interplay, current mainstream approaches in software engineering research and education are largely agnostic about the goals of Digital Humanism. Scientists and engineers tend to view, design, and study software systems from a purely technical perspective, often disregarding human and societal implications. In this position paper, we argue that research and education should be profoundly revisited by broadening the disciplinary landscape through cross-disciplinary collaborations, particularly with the humanities and social sciences, to ensure that the human and societal implications of new designs, as well as the principles of Digital Humanism, are properly considered. We provide an initial roadmap for this effort, mainly addressing software engineering. The roadmap is intended as a basis for further discussion and refinement, and serves as a call for increased community action in this area.