Ostuotsustele
Ostuotsustele is a fictional term used in speculative discussions of discourse and participatory governance. It refers to a form of collective speech in which a group negotiates decisions through rapid, compact utterances delivered in quick succession. The practice emphasizes egalitarian turn-taking, immediacy, and crowd-sourced signals of preference, rather than extended debate or formal parliamentary procedure.
The concept appears in speculative literature and thought experiments about what participatory decision-making could look like
In ostuotsustele sessions, participants deliver short phrases—often a word or two—to express preferences. A rule set
Proponents argue the approach increases efficiency and broad participation, reducing lengthy deliberation. Critics warn that brevity