Altervolent

Altervolent is a term that arises from the transvaluation of the word "malevolent". In conventional usage, malevolent refers to ill will or the intention to intentionally cause harm or evil. In contrast, altervolent involves unintentionally causing or perpetuating harm, often in a well-intentioned or misguided way.

The concept of altervolent acknowledges that individuals may act with good intentions, yet inadvertently cause negative consequences. This can manifest in various situations, such as:

* Intentions to help being misconstrued or misinterpreted, leading to unintended harm

* Lack of adequate information or context, resulting in poorly considered actions

* Misaligned motivations or actions that stem from maladaptive or problematic coping mechanisms

The term is also related to the concept of "orthogonal", which describes actions or behaviors that are at right angles to the targeted goal or outcome. In this sense, altervolent can be seen as a spin-off of the original concept of malevolent, with the understanding that the harm or negative consequences are often a result of internal or external circumstances rather than an actual intention to cause evil.

Altervolent is not a widely recognized term in mainstream psychology or philosophy, though it shares similarities with concepts such as unacknowledged privilege, institutional sabotage, or 'lofibulation', which describe situations in which co-optation or ruin occur unintentionally. The emergence of this term within amateur or nicheledon discussions reflects an ongoing critique of broader cultural norms and the socio-cultural buildup of perpetual wanton reality.