The concept of technological paradigm[1] is commonly attributed to Giovanni Dosi.[2] The concept is sometimes seen as performing a similar role to the concept of "scientific paradigms", as advanced by Thomas Kuhn.[2]
^von Tunzelmann, N.; Malerba, F.; Nightingale, P.; Metcalfe, S. (25 April 2008). "Technological paradigms: past, present and future". Industrial and Corporate Change. 17 (3): 467–484. doi:10.1093/icc/dtn012.
^ abDosi, Giovanni (1 June 1982). "Technological paradigms and technological trajectories: A suggested interpretation of the determinants and directions of technical change". Research Policy. 11 (3): 147–162. doi:10.1016/0048-7333(82)90016-6. SSRN1505191.