siliconici

Siliconici is a contemporary Italian term used to refer to people and culture connected to silicon-based technology and the tech industry. The word derives from silicio (silicon) and the Italian suffix -ici, and is generally used in journalism and popular discourse rather than in formal technical writing. It is not a formal sociological category.

In practice, siliconici can denote entrepreneurs, engineers, researchers, investors, or workers in companies that operate in semiconductors, consumer electronics, software, and related fields. The label often carries connotations of the Silicon Valley ecosystem—startup culture, venture capital, rapid scaling, and a global tech economy—even when the reference is elsewhere in the world.

The term's scope is broad and somewhat ambiguous. It can be used to describe a social group or mindset associated with technological innovation and the digital economy, but it is not a precise technical term. In science fiction or speculative discussion, references to silicon-based life forms use a different language; siliconici usually refer to humans embedded in or participating in the tech world rather than biological discussions.

Related concepts include Silicon Valley, the semiconductor industry, and startup culture. The label is informally used and may vary in emphasis across media and writers.