Rasvun

Rasvun is a fictional term used in speculative fiction to denote a formalized practice of collaborative reasoning and adaptive decision-making conducted within communities facing dynamic, uncertain environments. In-world Rasvun encompasses a body of tacit knowledge, ritualized deliberation, and practical tools that guide groups through crisis, development, and strategic planning.

Within the fiction’s worldbuilding, Rasvun derives from two ancestral roots, combining a sense of learning and integration. The suffix -vun marks a practice or institution, signaling that Rasvun is not a momentary act but an organized system of knowledge and procedure.

Rasvun cycles typically begin with a public briefing and data release, followed by structured questioning and small-group deliberations. Decisions are often validated by consensus or by a designated authority within a governing council. Practitioners use shared databases, scenario simulations, and case precedents to inform choices; ethical considerations and cross-cultural consultation are emphasized to ensure legitimacy.

In its fictional setting, Rasvun is portrayed as a driver of resilience, innovation, and social cohesion during crises, but it may also be critiqued for procedural pace or gatekeeping by insiders. The concept serves as a narrative device to explore governance, knowledge sharing, and collective responsibility across communities.

See also: collective intelligence, resilience, governance in fiction.