inenýrství

Inenýrství is a term used to describe a hypothetical or emerging field that seeks to integrate engineering practice with social, ethical, and ecological considerations in the design and operation of complex systems. It is not widely established as a formal discipline in mainstream academia, and references to it mainly appear in speculative fiction, interdisciplinary essays, and online discussions.

The name combines elements that evoke engineering with a suffix suggesting craft or practice in certain languages. In conceptual use, enenýrství envisions engineers as actors responsible for addressing human needs, values, and potential harms across a system’s life cycle, from conception and development to operation and decommissioning.

Core principles of inenýrství emphasize systems thinking, stakeholder participation, sustainability, safety, and governance. Its methods draw on life-cycle assessment, risk analysis, participatory design, scenario planning, and, where appropriate, formal verification adapted to social-technical contexts. The approach often prioritizes resilience, inclusivity, and transparency in decision-making processes.

Education and adoption of the term vary widely. There is no standardized degree or curriculum universally labeled as inenýrství; when used, it tends to appear in interdisciplinary programs that bridge engineering, ethics, public policy, or design, or as a conceptual lens in fiction and theoretical discussions rather than as a distinct professional track.

Criticism of the concept centers on concerns that it may be vague or overlapping with established fields such as engineering ethics and systems engineering. Proponents argue that it offers a holistic framing for responsible innovation and for evaluating broader societal impacts of engineered systems.

See also: engineering ethics, human-centered design, systems engineering, sustainable engineering.