proseit

Proseit is a term that has appeared in limited online discussions to describe a method of integrating prospective reasoning into action planning. It does not have a widely recognized formal definition in peer-reviewed literature as of 2025.

Definition: In proposed usage, proseit involves three core steps: identifying relevant potential future states for a goal, evaluating their probability and impact, and selecting actions designed to influence outcomes while remaining coherent with long-term preferences. Proponents emphasize iterative refinement, where new information updates future-state maps and corresponding strategies.

Origin and usage: The term emerged in informal forums and self-help or speculative-technology communities rather than academic contexts. Its meaning varies by author, but the core idea is to blend foresight with concrete planning rather than treating future outcomes as static.

Relationship to other ideas: Proseit overlaps with scenario planning, strategic foresight, and probabilistic reasoning. It is sometimes presented as a practical complement to theories like decision analysis or prospect theory, though it lacks formal integration.

Limitations and reception: Critics argue that the lack of standards leads to vagueness and overconfidence, and that the term risks conflating distinct concepts. As a result, proseit has no formal methodological foundation.

See also: Prospect theory, scenario planning, strategic foresight, decision analysis, probabilistic reasoning.