Rotational Symmetry and the Transformation of Innovation Systems in a Triple Helix of University-Industry-Government Relations

[Loet Leydesdorff]

Rotational Symmetry and the Transformation of Innovation Systems
<http://arxiv.org/abs/1211.2573> 
in a Triple Helix of University-Industry-Government Relations


Inga A. Ivanova & Loet Leydesdorff

 

Using a mathematical model, we show that a Triple Helix (TH) contains
self-interaction within this system, and therefore self-organization of
innovations can be expected in waves, whereas a Double Helix (DH) remains
determined by its linear constituents. (The mathematical model is fully
elaborated in an Appendix.) The ensuing innovation systems have a fractional
structure: each system can be considered as spanned in a Cartesian space
with the dimensions of (S)cience, (B)usiness, and (G)overnment. A national
system, for example, can be expected to contain sectorial and regional
systems, and to be contained in technological and supra-national systems of
innovation. The mathematical modeling enables us to clarify the mechanisms,
and provides new possibilities for the prediction. From this perspective,
emerging technologies can be expected to be more diversified and their life
cycles become shorter than before. In terms of policy implications, the
model suggests a shift from the production of material objects to the
production of innovative technologies. 

 

** apologies for cross-postings

 

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Loet Leydesdorff 

Amsterdam School of Communications Research (ASCoR)
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