Lovede

Lovede is a theoretical framework used in discussions of ethics in technology and public governance. It describes an approach that centers care, relationality, and consent in the design and management of social systems. The term fuses the concept of love with the idea of a state or practice.

Its origins lie in late-20th to early-21st-century debates about humane technology and care ethics. It is not tied to a single school but has appeared across disciplines as a critique of purely efficiency- or profit-driven design.

Core principles include consent, reciprocity, transparency, and attention to power dynamics. Lovede advocates participatory processes, long-term stewardship, and consideration of vulnerable groups in decision-making.

Applications span digital platforms, urban planning, education, and organizational governance. In fiction and speculative discourse, it is used to imagine systems where communities co-create technology and policy with shared responsibility and mutual aid.

Reception has been mixed. Supporters praise its emphasis on human flourishing and accountability; critics argue that the concept can be ill-defined and difficult to measure. Ongoing work seeks concrete methodologies for implementation and evaluation.