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Towards a critique of “The consumer society” and the end of the transcendence of alienation in Jean Baudrillard.
No full textO artigo analisa criticamente a obra “A sociedade de consumo”, de Jean Baudrillard, polemizando contra as teses do autor sobre a natureza, as raízes e imbricações do consumo no capitalismo da segunda metade do século XX. Nesse âmbito, busca retomar teses e argumentos clássicos do marxismo, sustentando a impropriedade das cisões entre as formas do consumo e as formas da atividade, da produção e da sociabilidade matrizadoras e preponderantes das interações entre complexos parciais da totalidade econômica. Assim, a análise de Marx do fetiche da mercadoria é ininteligível sem a consideração da produção mercantil e da sua especificidade capitalista, tampouco a categoria daalienação e a consideração das suas condições de possibilidade de suprassunção podem ser consideradas suficientemente, se forem desvinculadas de suas formas internas, ativas, prático-sensíveis e sociais.The article critically analyzes Jean Baudrillard's work "The Consumer Society", polemicizing against the author's theses on the nature and the roots and imbrications of consumption in capitalism in the second half of the 20th century. In this context, it seeks to return to classic theses and arguments of marxism, sustaining the impropriety of the detachment between the forms of consumption and the forms of activity, of production, and sociability that matrix and preponderate the interactions between partial complexes of the economic totality. Thus, Marx's analysis of the commodity fetish is unintelligible without consideration of commodity production and its capitalist specificity, nor can the category of alienation and the consideration of its conditions of possibility of supersumption be sufficiently considered, if they are detached from their internal, active, practical-sensible and social forms
Cosmoplatformization : digital platforms from the Global South.
No full textEste artigo propõe-se a tensionar o conceito de plataformização, a partir de dinâmicas próprias do Sul Global, considerando distintas possibilidades de compreensão da técnica em contextos culturais diversos, diferentes cosmotécnicas ou tecnologias ancestrais, frutos de saberes territorializados que formam redes de redes na interação com as plataformas digitais. Tal processo ensejado por plataformas digitais envolveria uma complexidade de dinâmicas como a infraestrutura de dados, os mercados e a governança. Como forma de problematizar e expandir o conceito e metodologicamente apoiados em uma revisão narrativa de literatura, apresentamos exemplos de práticas de povos tradicionais, a fim de refletir sobre um fazer simpoiético que inspire outros modos de conceber a plataformização. Este empreendimento gerou a proposta do que chamamos de cosmoplataformização, da qual pretendemos derivar pesquisas futuras. Evocando o tema "O digital e o Sul: Tensionamentos", o texto aborda apropriações tecnológicas não previstas que resultam em ações tecnopolíticas e precipitam um exercício de pensar a experiência digital e sua teorização.This article aims to challenge the concept of platformization based on dynamics specific to the Global South, considering the different ways of understanding technics in various cultural contexts, cosmotechnics, or ancestral technologies. Those aspects result from territorialized knowledge forming networks of networks when interacting with digital platforms. This process (a byproduct of digital platforms) involves many dynamics, such as data infrastructure, markets, and governance. To problematize and expand on the concept, we present examples of traditional peoples and their practices, supported by a narrative literature review, to contemplate a sympoietic practice and thus inspire other ways of thinking about platformization. This procedure led us to a proposal we call cosmoplatformization, which we hope can be included in future research. Keeping the theme of the digital and the South in mind, this text addresses particular technological appropriations that lead to technopolitical actions and an exercise in thinking about the digital experience and its theorization
Food consumption patterns and Framingham cardiovascular risk score among shift workers : a Nova-based approach.
No full textTo evaluate the association between dietary quantity and variety, by extent and purpose of processing, and Framingham cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk score among rotating shift workers. Methods: The cross-sectional study included male shift workers. Dietary intake was assessed using a 24- h recall method conducted by trained interviewers. Food items were classified using two approaches: the first was based on the amount of food consumed in each food group. Fruits, vegetables, and legumes (FVL) intake, is classified as recommended at 400 g per day by WHO guidelines. Ultraprocessed foods (UPFs) were analyzed based on tertiles of daily caloric contribution. The second approach, the Nova dietary diversity score (DDS-Nova) assessed the variety of consumed items within each food group, assigning points for each unique item consumed, irrespective of quantity or frequency. The CVD-risk score was evaluated using the Framingham coronary heart disease risk score, categorizing participants as low risk (<5%) or intermediate to high risk (5%). Descriptive, univariate, and multivariate logistic regression were used, with adjustments made for age, skin color, schooling, duration of shift work, physical activity, body mass index and total caloric intake. Results: The study involved 213 participants, with an average age of 38.67 years (±6.96), a minimum of 26 and a maximum of 60. The majority (62.4%) were between 30 and 40 years old; 49.3% identified themselves as brown; 56.8% had completed high school; and 79.3% were married. The Framingham CVD-risk score indicated that 56.2% were at low risk (<5%) and 43.7% at intermediate to high risk (5%). The average consumption of FVL was 272.32 g (±350.43), with 70.4% meeting the recommendation of 400 g/day. Participants consumed an average of 3.46 fresh food items, 3.74 minimally processed food items, 2.54 processed food items and 3.39 ultra-processed food items. In the multivariate model, consuming 400 g/ day of FVL reduced the likelihood of cardiovascular risk 5% by 2.12 times (OR: 0.47; 95%CI: 0.23e0.98). Each additional item of fresh food reduced the risk by 49.2% (OR: 0.67; 95%CI: 1.01e1.66), while each additional item of ultra-processed food increased the risk by 30.0% (OR: 1.30; 95%CI: 0.52e0.87). There was no significant association between the calorie intake of ultra-processed foods and cardiovascular risk. Conclusion: Both adequate consumption of FVL quantity and a greater variety of fresh-foods were associated with a lower chance of CVD-risk, while a higher variety of consumption of UPF items increased this chance
Estimating the number of states of a quantum system via the rodeo algorithm for quantum computation.
No full textIn the realm of statistical physics, the number of states in which a system can be real- ized with a given energy is a key concept that bridges the microscopic and macroscopic descriptions of physical systems. For quantum systems, many approaches rely on the solution of the Schrödinger equation. In this work, we demonstrate how the recently developed rodeo algorithm can be utilized to determine the number of states associ- ated with all energy levels without any prior knowledge of the eigenstates. Quantum computers, with their innate ability to address the intricacies of quantum systems, make this approach particularly promising for the study of the thermodynamics of those systems. To illustrate the procedure’s effectiveness, we apply it to compute the number of states of the 1D transverse field Ising model and, consequently, its specific heat, proving the reliability of the method presented here
Capacity of territorial public governance to involve community-based tourism in sustainable local development : an analysis of the Paraty/RJ case.
No full textO Turismo de Base Comunitária (TBC) são modos de gestão do turismo que têm diversos fundamentos articulados ao Desenvolvimento Local Sustentável (DLS), no entanto o alcance pleno deles tem dependido em grande parte da interação com outros atores territoriais, ou seja, de Governança Pública Territorial (GPT). Com base nisso e na consideração de que é preciso avançar no entendimento do assunto, este trabalho objetiva identificar como os mecanismos de GPT podem envolver o TBC no processo de copromoção do DLS. Tal pesquisa foi realizada mediante um estudo de caso em Paraty/RJ, pelo fato de esse território ter espaços de GPT aberto às iniciativas de TBC e que discute pautas relacionadas ao DLS. A coleta dos dados ocorreu por levantamentos documentais, observação direta e pela aplicação de um questionário semiestruturado. Já a interpretação deles partiu da técnica análise de conteúdo temática. Os resultados indicaram que a GPT pode envolver o TBC no processo de copromoção do DLS por meio da: conecessidade, copotencialidade, coefetividade e colegitimidade. Dessa forma, este trabalho contribui para compreender a capacidade dos mecanismos de GPT de ajudar o TBC a copromover um desenvolvimento endógeno e sustentável de territórios, que é uma lacuna da literatura.Community-Based Tourism (CBT) are tourism management modes that have different foundations linked to Sustai- nable Local Development (SLD). However, their full reach has largely depended on interaction with other territorial actors, that is, on Territorial Public Governance (TPG). Based on this and the consideration that it is necessary to advance in understanding the subject, this work aims to identify how GPT mechanisms can involve the CBT in the SLD co-promotion process. This research was carried out through a case study in Paraty/RJ, as this territory has TPG spaces open to CBT initiatives and which discusses issues related to SLD. Data collection occurred through documen- tary surveys, direct observation and the application of a semi-structured questionnaire. Their interpretation came from the thematic content analysis technique. The results indicated that TPG can involve CBT in the SLD co-promotion process through: co-necessity; co-potentiality; co-effectiveness; and co-legitimacy. In this way, this work contributes to understanding the ability of TPG mechanisms to help CBT to co-promote endogenous and sustainable develop- ment of territories, which is a gap in the literature
Previsión de la eficiencia de la innovación en la industria del petróleo y el gas : comentarios sobre el futuro en 2030.
No full textPurpose: This paper predictively analyzes the efficiency of oil and gas operators in their innovation process for the year 2030. Design/methodology/approach: The research design combined two steps, data envelopment analysis (DEA) and panel data analysis, to forecast innovation efficiency by the year 2030. The data envelopment analysis (DEA) method was used to measure efficiency and its evolution. The input was the amount of investment in research and development, and the outputs were net sales and the number of patents. Panel data analysis was used to predict efficiency. Originality/relevance: Some contributions and innovation efficiency for organizations were identified. This study provides theoretical and managerial implications for future oil and gas industry studies. Findings: Regarding forecasts, net revenues once again stood out as the primary predictor. On average, efficiency in 2030 will rise from 0.66 (average efficiency between 09-20) to 0.85, with wide heterogeneity when observing the individual behavior of firms. Theoretical/ /methodological contributions: The future of the O&G industry has become the ground for research with various methods to study the finite life of this resource, global climate change, the prospect of low-carbon economies, and the transition of energy to renewable sources. Social and management implications: These future identifications can be used in organizations' strategic planning to improve their respective performance based on what firms considered the most efficient have accomplished.Objetivo: Este artigo analisa de forma preditiva a eficiência dos operadores de petróleo e gás no seu processo de inovação para o ano de 2030. Metodologia/abordagem: A pesquisa combinou duas etapas, análise envoltória de dados (DEA) e análise de dados em painel, para prever a eficiência da inovação até o ano 2030. O método de análise envoltória de dados (DEA) foi utilizado para medir a eficiência e sua evolução. O insumo foi o montante do investimento em pesquisa e desenvolvimento, e os resultados foram as vendas líquidas e o número de patentes. A análise de dados em painel foi utilizada para prever a eficiência. Originalidade/relevância: Foram identificadas algumas contribuições e eficiência da inovação para as organizações. Este estudo fornece implicações teóricas e gerenciais para futuros estudos da indústria de petróleo e gás. Resultados: Em relação às previsões, a receita líquida mais uma vez se destacou como principal preditor. Em média, a eficiência em 2030 passará de 0,66 (eficiência média entre 09-20) para 0,85, com grande heterogeneidade quando se observa o comportamento individual das empresas
World Bank and the Human Capital Theory : education and knowledge for capital.
No full textO artigo reflete sobre as políticas do Banco Mundial (BM) dirigidas à educação superior na América Latina, com ênfase no Brasil, analisando como elas se alinham com a Teoria do Capital Humano (TCH). Recorreu-se à pesquisa bibliográfica e documental, tendo por base os relatórios do BM. Analisaram-se desde a perspectiva crítica, a relação trabalho e educação, até as diretrizes da TCH nos organismos internacionais na política educacional brasileira, apontando para uma educação mercadoria capturada como (re)produção social para manutenção da hegemonia do grande capital.The article reflects on the World Bank (WB) policies directed at higher education in Latin America, with an emphasis on Brazil, analyzing how they align with Human Capital Theory (HCT). A bibliographic and documentary research was conducted, based on WB reports. From a critical perspective, it analyzed the relationship between work and education, up to the HCT guidelines in international organizations within Brazilian educational policy, pointing to an education commodity captured as social (re)production for maintaining the hegemony of big capital
Public communication and open government : communication actions in the government of Minas Gerais (Brazil) under the principles of transparency, participation, and collaboration.
No full textPublic communication can be understood as a strategy/action aimed at the public interest, promoting citizenship, and mobilizing collective debate and is directly linked to the concept of open government. International organizations and scholars conceptualize open government differently, using the principles of transparency, participation, and collaboration in their definition. This study aimed to analyze the influence of open government communication mechanisms and actions in the Government of Minas Gerais (Brazil). A qualitative-descriptive study was conducted using a case study involving 12 state secretariats. The results showed that, although they had a systemic perspective on communication, the interviewees pointed to greater relevance and priority for journalism actions in the secretariats’ communication departments and, consequently, in the promotion of open government. The events stood out in terms of participation and collaboration, functioning as a mechanism for building relationships and interacting with citizens and society’s representative groups. These groups have an indirect influence on the government, either through formal integration provided for in institutional procedures or through attempts at negotiation and pressure. The most common transparency actions presented were those relating to the publication of facts through the production of news and the creation of guidelines for the press
La historia de la fábrica de radios Cacique a través de los periódicos (1933-1943).
No full textConsiderando o que já foi escrito sobre o rádio no Brasil, encontramos lacunas quanto à história dos equipamentos produzidos e distribuídos no país. Esta percepção motivou a existência deste estudo sobre a trajetória de uma fábrica nacional que foi pioneira em desafiar a soberania estrangeira no setor: a Rádio Cacique, de São Paulo. Para tanto, observamos anúncios e notícias sobre a marca na imprensa escrita, de 1933 a 1943, período entre a criação da Cacique e os primeiros passos de uma parceria que viria com a Philips, consolidada em 1949. Concentramos a análise nas expressões de brasilidade e orgulho da indústria nacional citadas pela empresa, bem como na relevância de mercado e nas inovações tecnológicas que marcaram a primeira década de existência da Cacique.Considering what has already been written about radio in Brazil, we find gaps regarding the history of the equipment produced and distributed in the country. This perception motivated the existence of this study on the trajectory of a national factory that was a pioneer in challenging foreign sovereignty in the sector: Rádio Cacique, from São Paulo. To this end, we observed advertisements and news about the brand in the written press, from 1933 to 1943, a period between the creation of Cacique and the first steps of a partnership that would come with Philips, consolidated in 1949. We focused our analysis on the expressions of Brazilian identity and pride in the national industry cited by the company, as well as on market relevance and the technological innovations that marked the first decade of Cacique's existence