kontakteistas
Kontakteistas is a label used to describe a loose cultural and sociopolitical current that places priority on building and sustaining broad personal networks as a driver of social, economic, and political action. The term blends "kontakte" (contacts or connections, reflecting the emphasis on networks) with the -ista suffix, signaling a group identity or movement.
The concept emerged in internet-based discourse in the 2010s and has since appeared in discussions about networked
Beliefs commonly attributed to kontakteistas include valuing trust-based, diverse social ties; fostering mutual aid and peer
Organizationally, kontakteistas tend to operate without formal leadership. Local groups form ad hoc networks, host meetups,
Reception is mixed. Supporters view kontakteistas as a practical framework for civic engagement in highly connected
See also: social capital, network theory, mutual aid, digital literacy.