punctualization

is a so-called, precarious simplificatory effect. It is a so-called 'routine' such as a a working television which always is in danger of breaking down to reveal that it is a collection of parts.

Actor network theorist sometimes talk of such precarious simplificatory effects as punctualisations, and they certainly index an important feature of the networks of the social. (law 1992 : 4)

is always precarious it always may degenerate into a failing network.

Punctualisation is always precarious, it faces resistance, and may degenerate into a failing network. (law 1992 : 5)

punctualization, n.All

punctualization