Kaasavast

Kaasavast is a term used in speculative contexts to denote a social or political arrangement characterized by shared resources, mutual aid, and coordinated action to resist external pressures. The term functions as a neologism and does not refer to a single established doctrine; it appears in fiction, worldbuilding discussions, and some role-playing communities as a way to describe a hybrid of cooperative governance and grassroots resilience.

The coinage is presented as a portmanteau combining elements of words meaning "together" and "against" in some languages, but its exact linguistic origin varies by author. In practice, kaasavast may be described as networks that pool resources, coordinate defense or advocacy, and promote inclusive decision-making.

In fictional settings, kaasavast tends to feature open membership, non-hierarchical decision processes, and shared stewardship of common goods. It is often contrasted with centralized authority or market-based models. Some variants emphasize digital infrastructure, such as online councils or decentralized autonomous organization-like structures.

Since kaasavast is not a real-world doctrine, analyses focus on its narrative function, ethical implications, and potential parallels to real-world concepts like mutual aid, cooperative movements, or the commons.

Related concepts include mutual aid, cooperative, commons, and networked governance.