Responsible Innovation, a Narrative Approach

The aim of this book is to open a new field of study within Responsible innovation that sees narration within the workplace as a playing central analytical role within daily decision-making practices. Through case studies, the research presented aims to demonstrate how narration in a craft workspace leads to an appreciation of beauty through the acquisition of a skilled vision, allowing the construction and sharing of a framework of working practices. These findings are then comparatively applied to science laboratory settings. The argument is developed through the analysis of two ‘poiesis intensive’ practices, the first situated within a furniture restoration workshop in Manchester (UK) and the second in a biotechnology laboratory in Utrecht (NL).