Creating the Social World

The transcript discusses the author's motivation to challenge the notion of a comprehensive scientific theory of governance. It emphasizes the historical shift from bureaucracy to networks, driven by social science understandings. The author argues that social science not only describes but also creates the world by influencing policy-making. The transcript highlights the transformative power of social science ideas when they are adopted by policymakers, making them real and impactful.

In what way does the author believe social science creates the world?

What examples does the author provide to illustrate the impact of social science on policy making?