persoonia
Persoonia is a theoretical term used in philosophy, cognitive science, and information ethics to describe the cluster of attributes that constitute a person within a given social or digital context. The coinage appears in some discussions as a way to analyze how identity, agency, and moral status are recognized and negotiated across different environments. There is no universally accepted definition, and meanings vary by author.
Core components typically associated with persoonia include identity continuity over time, subjective self-awareness, capacity for intentional
The term is often discussed in relation to debates on digital personhood, avatars and virtual agents, or
Critics argue that the concept risks vagueness, cultural bias, or instrumental use in governance. Proponents suggest