In this entry, I envision novel imaginaries for the future with the help of sleep. Alternative imaginaries are needed in the face of severe Earthly crises caused by harmful, Western growth-oriented, capitalised life forms that are fuelled by the ideals of controlling, mastering and...

Unlike mainstream leadership research that views leadership as a human-human relationship, this entry introduces a novel conception of leadership as a sociomaterial and embodied phenomenon. This view draws from aesthetic organization theory that builds on the onto-epistemological foundation of...

Sonar-o-Graphy (S-o-G) is a methodological approach that combines sonar technology and embodied sensibility to explore the intra-action between humans and the underwater world. S-o-G draws on more-than-human ethnography, observing the physical-sensory underwater performance and bridging it with...

Blockchain is a disruptive innovation technology with a positive impact across various sectors. As it evolves, certain challenges arise that need addressing, including decentralization, security, and scalability. Each of the consensus algorithms (CA) that have been introduced so far attempt to...

In this chapter, we propose a configurational approach to theorising career success in the gig economy. Given the flexibility, agency, unpredictability, and insecurity that characterise the gig economy, existing notions of career success may need to be revisited. Furthermore, the vast...

This chapter examines the distinction between positive and normative economics. It begins with a historical overview showing that economists prior to the ordinal turn, such as Smith, J.S. Mill, and Walras, would have rejected the current version of the distinction. It highlights the substantial...

The 2007–2008 financial crisis highlighted the importance of addressing interbank market frictions. The fragmentation seen during the European Sovereign Debt Crisis weakened monetary policy effectiveness and threatened the stability of the currency union. Without a clear understanding of...