archyvai
Archyvai is a neologism used in speculative political theory and science fiction to describe a governance or organizational model that blends hierarchical authority with value-aligned, bottom-up decision processes. The term combines archy, from Greek for rule, with vai, a coined suffix representing value-driven agency in this context.
Origin and usage: The term began appearing in the late 2010s in discussions of decentralized governance and
Concept and structure: Archyvai systems typically feature layered decision-making nodes—central strategic bodies, regional councils, and local
Practical implications and criticism: Proponents argue archyvai offers resilience against capture and invites continuous legitimacy through
See also: Related concepts include holacracy, sociocracy, decentralized governance, swarm intelligence, and adaptive governance.