suivions

Suivions are a fictional sociopolitical and cultural current characterized by an emphasis on following established, verified pathways within complex social-technical systems. Advocates describe the approach as a practical ethic that prioritizes stability, resilience, and shared situational awareness over unilateral innovation.

The term arose in early 22nd-century urban networks depicted in science fiction and was later adopted by scholars studying governance in complex adaptive systems. Proponents argue that guided following reduces noise, prevents cascading failures, and strengthens communal trust.

Beliefs and practices center on alignment with collective trajectories, the use of common data streams, and decision frameworks that favor consensus. Institutions appoint guides who curate recommended paths, while regular forums, called alignments, review current trajectories and assess potential deviations.

Culturally, Suivions influence the design of cooperative platforms and data-sharing norms that emphasize interoperability and transparency. Critics warn that strict adherence to established paths may suppress dissent, slow innovation, and entrench power asymmetries if control over the "guides" concentrates.

In fiction and analytic discussions, Suivions serve as a lens for examining path-dependence, governance, and the trade-off between stability and creativity.