Description: (French Philosopher Known for His Innovative and Iconoclastic Work in the Study of Science and Technology in Society)
Bruno Latour is a prominent French philosopher, anthropologist, and sociologist renowned for his contributions to science and technology studies (STS). He taught at the École des Mines de Paris and Sciences Po Paris and was the scientific director of the Sciences Po Medialab. Latour's influential works include "We Have Never Been Modern," "Laboratory Life," and "Science in Action." He played a key role in developing actor-network theory (ANT) and advocated for transcending subjective/objective distinctions in scientific practice, emphasizing the importance of rebuilding trust in science.