koneterottaisuutta
Koneterottaisuutta is a Finnish neologism used to describe the growing entrenchment of machines, automation, and algorithmic systems in society. It denotes a sociotechnical condition in which mechanical processes and automated decision-making increasingly shape work, services, and daily life, influencing how people interact with technology and how institutions operate. The term is informal and not tied to a single academic framework, but it is commonly used in discussions about automation and digital culture.
Origins and usage: The expression appears mainly in Finnish online discourse, technology journalism, and some scholarly
Scope and manifestations: Koneterottaisuutta encompasses factory automation, AI-assisted management, platform ecosystems, and the design of everyday
Debate and critique: Proponents view koneterottaisuutta as a useful lens to examine resilience, inequality, and accountability
See also: automation, digitalization, algorithmic governance, human–machine interaction, technostress.