detení
Detení is a fictional discipline used in speculative fiction and some role-playing contexts to study and influence the behavior of complex systems through controlled observation and intervention. The term is primarily encountered in created milieus rather than in real-world science. In most depictions, detení combines elements of systems theory, experimentation, and ethics oversight to chart how small changes propagate through networks such as cities, economies, or ecosystems.
Origins and usage: First appearing in late-20th- and early-21st-century science fiction and game texts, detení has
Principles: Detení rests on three pillars: detection (identifying latent patterns and feedback loops), evaluation (assessing potential
Applications: It serves as a fictional tool for authors to design plausible systems, for game masters to
Criticism and scope: As a fictional concept, detení has no formal scientific status. Critics note that it
See also: Systems theory, cybernetics, scenario planning, resilience.