nnäinen
nnäinen is a fictional philosophical concept developed in speculative literature and world-building, describing a framework of ethics emphasizing relationality and interdependence among humans, beings, and ecosystems.
Origin and naming: Coined by the fictional philosopher Liora Mirth in the novella The Tides of nnäinen
Principles: four pillars: reciprocity, care, humility, and shared agency. Knowledge is treated as communal property; decision-making
Practices and institutions: nnäinen spaces—public commons, cooperative economies, ecological restoration projects; education emphasizes relational ethics; urban
Reception and criticism: Mixed reception; supporters laud holistic governance; critics argue it challenges efficiency and markets;