Teckenvanor

Teckenvanor is a concept in speculative technology studies describing an integrated approach to technology governance that emphasizes environmental sustainability, social equity, and transparent algorithmic decision-making.

Coined as a portmanteau of 'tech' and a suffix implying governance and stewardship, teckenvanor has appeared in speculative discourse and some techno-ethics thought experiments since the 2010s.

Teckenvanor envisions technological systems that are self-monitoring, energy-efficient, and aligned with community-defined metrics; prototypes emphasize modularity, open data, participatory design, and accountable AI.

It is discussed in contexts such as smart city design, industrial ecology, and policy baselines for AI deployment. Critics argue that the term may be vague or technocratic, potentially obscuring power imbalances and dependency on large platforms.

See also: technological governance, sustainable computing, responsible AI.