propriose

Propriose is a term that is not widely recognized in established scientific or philosophical literature. It appears in a small set of theoretical discussions and speculative writings as a proposed property of systems—biological, cognitive, or artificial—that is meant to capture self-ownership, self-maintenance, and adaptive coherence across changing conditions.

Definition and scope are tentative. In its most common formulation, propriose refers to the capacity of a system to preserve its core organizational identity by integrating internal dynamics with external perturbations, thereby sustaining functional integrity without insisting on a fixed equilibrium. It is sometimes described as emphasizing ongoing reorganization and adaptability rather than static stability.

Relationship to existing concepts is debated. Some proponents view propriose as a broader umbrella than concepts such as homeostasis, autopoiesis, or self-organization, aiming to describe cross-scale coupling from molecular to ecological levels. Critics argue that the term overlaps with, or duplicative of, existing ideas and that it can become vague without precise definitions or measurable criteria.

Etymology and usage remain unsettled. The term appears to be a neologism rather than a term with formal etymology or standardized usage in peer-reviewed work. It is unclear whether propriose is intended for descriptive, explanatory, or normative purposes, or whether it belongs to theoretical, interdisciplinary, or fictional contexts.

In practice, propriose may be invoked in discussions of organismal autonomy, agentive systems, or resilient ecosystems, but it lacks a consensus definition or a robust citation base. See also: Autopoiesis, Homeostasis, Autonomy, Self-organization, Proprioception.