inenüüri

Inenüüri is a fictional concept used in speculative fiction and tabletop role-playing settings to describe a standardized interface for direct neural-to-network communication. In stories and games, it refers to a system that connects human cognition with digital infrastructure, enabling shared perception, memory access, and collaborative problem solving without traditional input devices.

Pronunciation and spelling suggest a constructed term inspired by Northern European phonology; there is no canonical etymology outside the fictional context. The concept is typically introduced as a technology or social framework within a setting rather than a real-world invention.

Within its fictional use, inenüüri encompasses both hardware elements, such as neural implants or wearable nodes, and software layers, including communication protocols, data encoding, encryption, and consent governance. It may allow bidirectional data flow, privacy controls, and modular access rights, enabling individuals to share sensory experiences or work collectively on complex tasks.

Authors and designers use inenüüri to explore themes of privacy, autonomy, digital sovereignty, and social inequality, as well as potential risks like coercion, data exploitation, and security threats. Its portrayal varies from utopian collective intelligence to dystopian surveillance, depending on the narrative.

Related concepts include brain–computer interfaces, neural networks, cyberspace, and collective intelligence.