dixists

Dixists are adherents of a loosely defined contemporary movement that advocates organizing society around a set of guiding principles rather than a single political program. The term has appeared in online forums and niche publications from the early 2020s, and there is no universally accepted manifesto or formal organization. As a result, definitions of dixism vary, but most descriptions emphasize decentralized decision-making, mutual aid, consent-based governance, and a commitment to privacy, digital sovereignty, and inclusive practice.

Core tenets typically include decentralized decision-making, mutual aid, digital sovereignty and privacy, inclusion and accessibility for marginalized groups, transparency and accountability in governance, sustainability, non-harm or non-violence, reliance on evidence-based policy, and ongoing education. Proponents often frame dixism as a modular ethical framework that can guide grassroots organizing, tech ethics, and local governance without prescribing a central authority.

Dixism is commonly linked to participatory democracy, platform cooperativism, and civic technology. Some scholars and activists present it as a practical framework for local experimentation and civic innovation, while others view it as a loose umbrella for reformist aspirations that shares elements with multiple movements.

In practice, dixism remains largely theoretical and emergent, with no dominant organizations or geographic core. It appears in small-scale community projects, open-data initiatives, and voluntary associations. Critics warrant caution, arguing that the lack of concrete policy or measurable goals makes evaluation difficult. Supporters counter that the flexibility of dixism allows adaptation to different political cultures and can serve as a common ethical baseline for diverse groups.

Because the movement is not centralized, there are no universally recognized leaders; references tend to be to individual writers, podcasters, or local organizers who discuss dixism as a concept rather than a structured movement.