Productionbeing
Productionbeing is a neologism used in social theory to describe the inseparable link between productive processes and the beings they produce. It treats production as a condition of social existence that shapes identity, agency, and relationships, rather than as a purely economic activity.
Etymology and scope: The term blends production and being, and it appears in analyses of work, technology,
Core ideas: It treats humans, tools, institutions, and environments as co-producers of social life; production and
Applications: In sociology, anthropology, science and technology studies, and political economy, productionbeing provides a lens to
Criticisms: The term risks vagueness or essentialism if not clearly defined, and may obscure non-productive dimensions
See also: ontology; labor theory of value; philosophy of technology; actor-network theory; social construction of technology;