neskming

Neskming is a fictional social practice concept used in speculative fiction and world-building narratives. It denotes a system of mutual aid and collective decision-making that operates within and between communities. In these works, neskming acts as both a ritual and a practical mechanism for resource sharing.

The term originates from a constructed language featured in the setting; the root nes- conveys connection or bridge, while -kming or -ming marks a process or act. Variants include nesks, neskm, or neskmic.

At gatherings called neks, participants present needs, skills, and available resources. A facilitator and a rotating council manage allocations, ensuring fairness via agreed rules. Contributions can be time, labor, or goods, often tracked in a communal ledger. Repayment is usually in-kind or deferred, fostering social capital rather than monetary debt.

Neskming is used to illustrate solidarity and resilience in tight-knit societies, especially in contexts of scarcity or isolation. Critics within the fiction analyze its potential to enforce expectations or suppress dissent, depending on how rules are enforced.

Since its introduction, neskming has appeared in multiple novels and world-building guides as an example of post-scarcity or reciprocal economies. It is often discussed in articles on fictional governance and communal economies.

See also: mutual aid, barter, communal economy, social contract.