konsideroni

Konsideroni is a fictional governance protocol described in speculative literature and thought experiments. It is designed to facilitate deliberative decision-making in small communities or digital platforms, prioritizing the quality of discussion and justification over simple majorities.

The term is a neologism that blends the English word consider with a suffix suggesting collective action. It has appeared in English-language speculative works since the early 2020s and is commonly treated as a conceptual tool rather than a real-world system.

At its core, konsideroni emphasizes structured deliberation cycles, public proposal postings, and evaluation criteria such as clarity, evidence, anticipated impact, and feasibility. Proposals move through stages of suggestion, deliberation, refinement, and tentative implementation, with participation open to all but weighted by engagement and credibility.

Decision-making under konsideroni is not binding in itself; it often requires a follow-up vote or governance action to authorize implementation. The approach stresses transparency, a public ledger of arguments, revision rights, and the possibility to revoke decisions if future assessments indicate harm or error.

In fictional settings, konsideroni has been used for budgeting, policy design, and community projects, with supporters arguing that it enhances legitimacy and reduces polarization. Critics caution that the process can be slow, software and formatting requirements may overshadow substance, and safeguards are essential to prevent manipulation.

See also deliberative democracy, participatory budgeting, and consensus decision-making.