jouleokban
Jouleokban is a fictional unit used in speculative design and science fiction to quantify the total energy cost of performing a task, including both physical energy and a cognitive or operational burden. The term combines joule, the SI unit of energy, with okban, a coined word intended to represent overall burden or cost.
Origin and usage: The concept appeared in early 2020s discussions about energy ethics and human-centered design
Definition and calculation: A jouleokban is conceptually defined as the sum of the physical energy expended
Applications and purpose: The metric is used to explore energy accounting in thought experiments, sustainable product
Criticism: As a speculative construct, jouleokban lacks a standard definition, faces subjectivity in measuring cognitive load,
See also: energy efficiency, life cycle assessment, cognitive ergonomics, sustainability metrics.