moniparadigmaisia

Moniparadigmaisia is a neologism used in social theory to describe a condition in which a single paradigm is assumed to be universally explanatory within a domain, thereby constraining inquiry to a single frame. The term blends mono- (one) with paradigm and the suffix -sia, denoting a state or condition. In this usage, moniparadigmaisia is treated as a systemic bias rather than a neutral description of current consensus.

Definition and scope: The concept applies across disciplines—science, technology, education, and policy—whenever a dominant model becomes the default lens for interpretation and research direction, and dissenting evidence is marginalized, reinterpreted, or ignored. It is distinct from legitimate consensus in its emphasis on suppression of alternative frameworks and homogenization of inquiry.

Mechanisms and manifestations: Authority centralization, selective evidence, language policing, incentive structures, and publication bias reinforce the state. Organizational cultures, funding streams, and online communities can propagate a single frame through coherent narratives and standardized metrics, while competing paradigms receive less visibility.

Impacts and critique: Proponents argue the term helps diagnose dogmatic thinking; critics warn it undermines methodological pluralism and innovation. Possible countermeasures include institutional pluralism, preregistration, open peer review, cross-disciplinary dialogue, and explicit prompts to reassess foundational assumptions. The term remains debated and is not universally adopted in formal theory.

See also: paradigm shift, intellectual dogmatism, pluralism.