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Heterogeneous Engineering: The Case for Portuguese Expansion (Problems…
Heterogeneous Engineering: The Case for Portuguese Expansion
Problems (both cause and effect)
Social
Communication between human actors & the spread of information
Scientific
Use of scientific instruments (Astrolabe, Altura, etc.) by Mariners
Economic
Carrying capacity of War Vessels vs. Trade Ships
Needing to stay near the coast for access to fresh water for sailors
Technical
Use of inventions for navigation (volta, maps, magnetic compass) by Mariners
Political
Antagonism between Muslim translators and Hindu Traders
The Portuguese crown's investment
Natural
Capes, Wind direction, Currents
Problem Analysis
Social Constructivism & Reciprocal thinking
Actors Have Influence Over Each Other
Stabilization & Generalized Symmetry
Same Analysis for Human and Non-Human Actors
Elements of the Network ("Actors")
Natural
Water & Wind Currents
Capes & Natural Landmass
Weight of Goods
Human
Navigators
Mariners
Astrologers
Hindu Traders
Muslim Translators
King of Portugal
Portugese Explorers
Sailors (both Portuguese and Foreign)
Technological
Navigational tools
Type of Ships Used (changed over time)
Carrying Capacity (of both people and goods)
Inventions
Volta
Astrological / Astronomical Navigation
Magnetic Compass
Portolano Chart
Regimento
Caravel