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Hommn is a neologism used in speculative fiction and cybercultural discourse to describe a hypothetical shared memory network that could link individual minds via advanced neurotechnology. In these contexts, Hommn denotes a form of collective cognition formed when memories, knowledge, and experiences become accessible across participants within a secure substrate.

The etymology is not fixed; the term likely blends “human” or “homo” with “memory,” with the consonants

Conceptually, Hommn is imagined as a distributed network of devices or implants that synchronize neural activity,

In fiction and discourse, Hommn is used to explore questions of identity, agency, and the meaning of

See also: hive mind, collective intelligence, neural interface, memory prosthesis, data privacy.

reduced
for
stylistic
effect.
It
appears
across
fan
wikis,
short
fiction,
and
discussions
of
brain–computer
interfaces,
but
there
is
no
canonical
origin.
allowing
users
to
share
memories,
sensations,
or
thoughts
with
consent.
Proposals
range
from
transient
sharing
during
collaboration
to
persistent
states
that
endure
beyond
individual
lifespans.
Most
models
emphasize
governance,
privacy,
and
consent.
individuality
in
the
face
of
interoperability.
Critics
point
to
risks
such
as
data
breaches,
loss
of
cognitive
privacy,
or
homogenization
of
perspectives,
while
proponents
argue
for
enhanced
empathy
and
coordinated
action
through
shared
cognition.