lovtost
Lovtost is a term used in a speculative, fictional context to describe a structured social practice centered on mutual aid, emotional safety, and community accountability. In this imagined setting, lovtost functions as a voluntary social contract that neighbors enter to support one another during personal, economic, or health-related hardships, with the goal of reducing isolation and building social trust.
Origin and practice. Lovtost is described as originating in the city-state of Valora in the late 21st
Structure and variation. In the larger system, lovtost is administered by community councils or non-governmental organizations
Impact and reception. Advocates argue lovtost strengthens social capital, reduces loneliness, and complements formal social safety