stoppimist
Stoppimist is a neologism used to describe a loosely defined set of ideas and proponents who argue for deliberately slowing or pausing certain aspects of modern life, technoscientific expansion, and economic acceleration. The term first appeared in online forums and think pieces in the early 2020s, and its etymology is often described as a blend of "stop" with a positive connotation such as optimism or activism, though precise origins vary by author.
Despite its vagueness, stoppism is typically framed around deceleration rather than retreat. Advocates emphasize revaluing time,
Practices associated with stoppism include taking deliberate breaks from rapid information and consumer cycles, adopting slower
Critics argue that stoppism can verge on impractical nostalgia, hinder scientific progress, or romanticize stagnation. Proponents
Related concepts include degrowth, the slow movement, and precautionary technology governance.