Stillast
Stillast is a term used in speculative cultural theory to denote a movement that treats deliberate stillness as a practical discipline rather than a mere absence of movement. Proponents argue that controlled stillness can counter the pressures of fast media cycles, urban noise, and constant multitasking, offering cognitive relief and ethical reflection. Though described in fiction and theoretical essays, Stillast is treated as a coherent repertoire of practices rather than a single doctrine.
Originating in the early 22nd century, Stillast emerged among philosophers, artists, and urban designers who experimented
Core tenets include intentional pause, slow work rhythms, restrained aesthetics, and the design of environments that
Stillast has influenced architecture, urban planning, publishing, and performance art within its fictional milieu. Institutions such