anthropogenka

Anthropogenka is a neologism used to describe a field or discourse concerned with human creation, development, and modification under natural and artificial influences. It is not an established academic discipline; usage is informal and varies by context.

The term blends roots from philosophy and science—anthropos (human) and gen (to produce)—with a suffix that evokes a field of study in some languages. It has appeared in speculative writing, interdisciplinary essays, and online discussions since the early 21st century, but lacks formal consensus.

Anthropogenka aims to explore origins, trajectories, and possible future directions of humanity in light of genetics, biotechnology, cybernetics, artificial intelligence, and environmental design. Researchers often draw on anthropology, philosophy, bioethics, science and technology studies, futures studies, and literary analysis.

As a loose and debated concept, anthropogenka raises questions about governance, equitable access, risk, and the ethical limits of directing human development. Critics caution that imprecise terminology can obscure policy implications and oversimplify complex social-technological dynamics.

See also: anthropogenesis, anthropogeny, transhumanism, bioethics, futures studies, science and technology studies.