Catalysts of Discovery : How Technologies are Shaping the Future of Science and Innovation

This book examines the impact of research technologies on innovation dynamics and economic growth. It proposes a conceptual framework to understand how research technologies, including AI and quantum computing, among others, influence the knowledge production process and innovation outcomes. The book offers insights for scientists, policymakers, and managers about conditions under which research technologies act as complements or substitutes to human capital skills, and how different levers can optimize their role in the innovation process.