Breksier

Breksier is a fictional term used in speculative fiction and tabletop game lore to denote a decentralized, community-managed system for allocating resources and making collective decisions.

Schemes described as breksier typically combine participatory assemblies, lightweight deliberative processes, and transparent record keeping. In-universe technology or norms often support open data, consent-based exchanges, and non-coercive enforcement of norms.

Origin and canonical meaning vary by author; there is no single accepted definition. The term is generally treated as a constructed neologism whose exact etymology is intentionally ambiguous. Some authors portray breksier as a formal political arrangement; others as a cultural practice centered on mutual aid.

Breksier narratives are used to examine issues such as equity, governance, trust, and the tension between collective welfare and individual freedom. They frequently explore how scale, information asymmetry, and competing priorities affect participation and outcomes.

See also: Participatory budgeting; mutual aid; distributed ledger technology; governance in speculative fiction.