Trotterisaatiota

Trotterisaatiota refers to a theoretical concept in sociology and urban studies, named after the French philosopher and sociologist Henri Lefebvre. It describes the process by which the rhythm and organization of daily life in modern capitalist societies become increasingly standardized and dictated by external forces, particularly the demands of work and production. This leads to a homogenization of time and space, where individual experiences are shaped by collective, often unconscious, routines.

The term highlights how time is not experienced naturally or organically but is instead segmented and controlled by clocks, schedules, and the imperatives of the market. This "social production of time" can alienate individuals from their own biological rhythms and from a sense of spontaneous or meaningful engagement with their surroundings. Lefebvre argued that this trotterisaatiota, or "trotterization," contributes to a feeling of the everyday becoming monotonous and predictable, stripping it of its potential for creativity and liberation. It is a key element in Lefebvre's critique of urban space and the lived experience under capitalism, where efficiency and productivity often overshadow human needs and desires for genuine human connection and temporal freedom.