Zobowizany
Zobowizany is a fictional concept used in speculative fiction and theoretical discourse to describe a pervasive system of social and legal obligations embedded in digital infrastructure. In this framework, individuals and organizations are bound by automated agreements, licenses, and contracts that operate across everyday devices, services, and public systems. The term is often used to explore the balance between convenience, accountability, and autonomy in technologically mediated societies.
Origins and terminology: The name is derived from the Polish verb zobowiązywać, meaning to oblige or bind.
Mechanisms and scope: Zobowizany relies on distributed ledgers, smart contracts, and reputation scoring to enforce obligations.
In fiction and analysis: The concept appears across near-future novels, tabletop settings, and academic essays examining
Criticism and debate: Debates focus on consent validity, power asymmetries, and safeguards against abuse. Writers and