Virtir
Virtir is a neologism used in speculative technology and ethics to describe a proposed class of design practices that aim to cultivate virtuous behavior within users by embedding ethical considerations into virtual environments. The term combines notions of virtue with mechanisms that influence action, and it appears in discussions about how online platforms can shape real‑world conduct.
Definition and scope: Virtir refers to design strategies, algorithms, and governance frameworks intended to promote prosocial
Mechanisms and examples: Possible implementations include real‑time feedback aligned with ethical norms, opt‑in prompts that reveal
Origins and reception: The term emerged in late 2010s and 2020s within scholarly and design discourse as
See also: virtue ethics, persuasive technology, ethical AI, human‑computer interaction.