przyszoci

Przyszoci is a coined term used in speculative discourse to refer to the social aspects of future scenarios. The word is a neologism that blends elements related to the future with those of society, and it is not an officially recognized discipline. In debates, design projects, and scenario planning, przeszoci functions as a heuristic for examining how emerging technologies, ecological constraints, and political structures might reconfigure everyday life and social institutions.

Przyszoci denotes an analytic frame for considering long-term social arrangements. Proponents use it to explore governance models, economic organization, education, community resilience, and data governance within future contexts. It emphasizes participatory decision-making, inclusive design, ethical technology use, and adaptability in institutions.

Origins and usage: The term emerged in online communities and speculative design circles in the early 2020s. It has not been codified in academic curricula and remains outside formal disciplinary boundaries, serving more as a shared shorthand than a stand-alone theory.

Characteristics and applications: Core ideas include resilience, plural governance (often imagined as decentralized), and a focus on human-centered technology deployment. It also involves critical assessment of power, equity, and access to resources in future social orders. Some discussions distinguish strands that emphasize technological infrastructure and those that emphasize ethics and culture within przeszoci frameworks.

Reception and critique: Critics note that przeszoci can be vague and speculative, risking technocratic utopianism if not grounded in empirical scenarios. Supporters argue it helps frame long-range policy experiments and ethical considerations.

See also: Futures studies, speculative design, future of work, social ontology.