Konsiderims

Konsiderims is a deliberative framework for collective decision making that emphasizes inclusive consideration of diverse viewpoints and transparent, justifiable reasoning. It is conceptual rather than a fixed system, designed to guide groups in evaluating options and their likely outcomes rather than to produce a single optimization.

Etymology and origin: The term konsiderims appears in speculative and interdisciplinary writings from the early 2010s onward. It is treated as a plural noun formed from konsider (to consider) with the suffix -ims to denote a practice or set of procedures. Because it is used across several authors and contexts, no single founder is credited.

Principles: Konsiderims rests on inclusivity, procedural transparency, proportional weighting of predefined criteria, awareness of cognitive biases, and iterative revision. It emphasizes explicit articulation of values, criteria, and uncertainties, and the obligation to revise decisions when new evidence emerges.

Methodology and practice: In practice, a konsiderims process typically proceeds as follows: define objective and scope; assemble a diverse set of stakeholders; enumerate viable alternatives; articulate criteria and evidence; assess each option against criteria; weigh criteria while revealing assumptions; deliberate openly to surface concerns; reach a decision or a set of recommendations; document rationale; and implement with post-decision review.

Applications and reception: The concept appears in discussions about participatory governance, organizational decisionmaking, and digital platform policy. Advocates argue it improves legitimacy and resilience, while critics point to potential complexity, time costs, and the risk of decision paralysis if not well moderated.