Poliiolla
Poliiolla is a neologism used in speculative sociology and digital culture studies to describe a condition in which multiple social, technological, and economic layers coevolve and influence one another in complex, non-linear ways.
The term combines a prefix suggesting multiplicity with a suffix chosen to evoke interconnection; it has no
In practice, poliiolla describes networks where individuals participate across overlapping communities, platforms, and markets, creating feedback
Origins and usage: The concept emerged in late 2010s in theoretical discussions and world-building literature, and
Characteristics include high interconnectedness, multiplicity of identities, rapid information diffusion, blurred boundaries between public and private
Critics argue it lacks precise definitions and measurable criteria, risking vagueness, while proponents say it helps
Applications: As a lens, poliiolla informs analysis of social media ecosystems, transmedia projects, distributed collaboration, and
See also: polyculture, network effects, transmedia storytelling, platform governance.