giidi

Giidi is a fictional term used to describe a form of collective cognition in speculative fiction and role-playing contexts. In the imagined settings where it appears, giidi denotes a ritual or procedural method by which a group shares awareness and coordinates action as a cohesive unit.

Origin and etymology: The term is presented as belonging to a fictional language, with scholars noting that giidi roughly translates to “together mind” or “aligned minds.” The invention of giidi is attributed to a long-running tradition among a confederation of communities known as the Giidi Collective, described in various works as emerging after a period of social fragmentation.

Mechanics and practice: A giidi session typically involves a circle of participants who synchronize breathing, establish consent and intention, and engage with a common focal object or symbolic instrument. In many depictions, a facilitator or “keeper” guides the process and a shared perceptual state—often referred to as a “shared frame”—emerges, enabling rapid, nonverbal coordination.

Uses and significance: Giidi is depicted as a tool for governance, diplomacy, crisis response, and collective art. It is praised for enabling swift consensus but criticized for risks to autonomy and potential coercion if misused. Ethical discussions in fiction often center on consent, memory integrity, and the boundaries between individual and group will.

Variants and influence: Some texts distinguish partial giidi, used for small teams, from full giidi, used for large assemblies. The concept has influenced worldbuilding guides and fan-made expansions in several games and novels. See also: giidiology and related fictional practices.