Castention
Castention is a fictional concept that appears in the realm of speculative fiction and worldbuilding. It refers to a hypothetical method of interspecies communication or understanding, often employed by advanced alien civilizations or future human societies. The core idea behind Castention is the ability to establish a profound connection, not necessarily through language as conventionally understood, but through a shared resonance or empathetic bridge. This could manifest as a form of telepathic exchange, a collective consciousness, or a deep emotional and conceptual understanding that bypasses the need for explicit verbalization.
The mechanics of Castention are typically left deliberately vague, allowing for creative interpretation. Some narratives suggest