horizony
Horizony is a term used in cognitive science and design studies to denote a conceptual interface between the visible horizon and human cognition. It describes how people mentally extend sightlines into possible futures and how those imagined futures shape present decisions and actions.
Etymology and usage: The word combines horizon with the -y suffix to form a noun. It emerged
Concept: Horizony treats the horizon as multi-layered: the physical horizon, the perceptual horizon (what an observer
Applications: In urban planning and policy, horizony-guided methods support scenario planning and participatory design, helping communities
Criticism and status: The term remains informal and contested. Some scholars warn that horizony is vague and
See also: horizon, horizon effect, scenario planning, futures studies.