sammadoptsioon

Sammadoptsioon is a term that has appeared in a limited range of online discussions and speculative writings to describe a proposed decision-making mechanism. It is not established in formal literature, and there is no universally accepted definition. The word appears to be a neologism formed from a combination of elements associated with steps, options, or synthesis, but there is no single agreed-upon etymology.

In the most common sketches, sammadoptsioon refers to a process that generates a set of alternative choices through inclusive deliberation and then selects among them using a defined, participatory method—such as weighted voting, consensus thresholds, or bargaining facilitation. Proponents emphasize transparency, staged consideration, and the ability to revise options as information evolves. Critics, however, argue that the term is too broad and underspecified to support concrete applications.

Applications of the concept are mostly found in speculative contexts: thought experiments about governance, simulations in education or tabletop policy design, and discussions about AI alignment and governance models. Because it is not tied to a standard framework, it is rarely used in formal decision science or policy practice.

See also: participatory democracy, deliberative decision-making, multi-criteria decision analysis, scenario planning.

Further reading is limited and typically consists of forum posts, speculative essays, or fiction that mention the term rather than peer-reviewed work.