an online book by David Gurteen
In narrative theory, an actant in the actantial model of semiotic narrative analysis describes the roles different characters have in advancing a narrative. Bruno Latour writes,
An “actor” in [actor-network theory] is a semiotic definition -an actant-, that is, something that acts or to which activity is granted by others. It implies no special motivation of human individual actors, nor of humans in general. An actant can literally be anything provided it is granted to be the source of an action.
The term actant also has uses in linguistics, sociology, computer programming theory, and astrology.
Credit: Wikipedia - actantAdaptive Leadership ** The Role of Human Agency Within Actor-network Theory Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter Society is shaped by both human and non-human factors. Traditional thinking often overlooks the influence of non-human entities like technology and infrastructure in driving change. Actor-Network Theory offers a way to understand how these elements interact to … Continue reading Actor-network Theory (ANT) Actor-Network Theory
Actor-network Theory (ANT) Retrospective Coherence in a Complex World Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter Actor-network theory (ANT) expands our understanding of the factors and forces that shape outcomes in complex systems by recognizing the role of non-human entities. However, focusing exclusively on these elements can risk overlooking the distinct influence of human agency. … Continue reading The Role of Human Agency Within Actor-network Theory Actor-network theory
