Bestimerer

Bestimerer is a fictional term used in discussions of internet culture and speculative fiction to describe a practice or role centered on producing and prioritizing best-case estimates. The name is generally interpreted as a blend of "best" and "estimate," applied to scenarios, projections, or plans that favor the most favorable outcomes.

Origin and usage: The term has no singular canonical origin; it emerged in online communities where participants create fictional worlds or critique forecasting practices. In these contexts, a bestimerer is not necessarily a formal title but a label for a person or tool that emphasizes optimistic projections when modeling uncertain futures.

In practice, bestimerer references are used to examine how optimistic forecasting can shape decisions. In narratives, characters described as bestimerers may present best-case scenarios to influence risk-taking or policy choices, sometimes to highlight the dangers of bias or to satirize excessive optimism.

Relation to related concepts: The concept intersects with optimism bias, planning fallacy, and scenario planning. It can be used analytically to discuss how emphasis on favorable outcomes affects reliability, accountability, and decision quality.

See also: optimism bias, planning fallacy, scenario planning, risk assessment, speculative fiction.