Pandemia COVID-19 jako stymulator innowacyjności gospodarczej. Analiza w perspektywie społeczno‑kulturowej
COVID-19 pandemic as a stimulator of economic innovation. Analysis in a socio‑cultural perspective

Summary/Abstract: The article concerns the issue of socio‑cultural determinants of innovation during the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, the aim of the article is to identify the factors that are responsible for increasing the chances of innovation during the fight against the SARS‑CoV-2 virus. The starting point for the analysis is the statement on the multidimensional, also axiological, determinants of innovation. This statement enables the diagnosis of the chances of pandemic innovation not only in a pragmatic context, but also taking into account its ethical dimension. The result of the analysis is the definition of the “anatomy” of innovation (as a concept) and an indication of the opportunities and dangers of the pandemic innovation. The final result of the analysis is presented in the form of 10 related theses. The basis for their formulation is the sociological theory of innovation, which leads to the final recommendation. It is an incentive to see the non‑material dimension of innovation, which enables the appropriate design of innovation policies in times of crisis.

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