teosteks
Teosteks are a class of digital artifacts used in speculative, educational, and artistic contexts to explore the interface between theoretical arguments and narrative exposition. A teostek typically takes a core theory or proposition and outputs a structured text that blends formal argument with narrative or illustrative scenarios. They are designed to help readers engage with abstract ideas by anchoring them in example narratives while preserving traceability to source concepts.
Etymology and origins: The term arose in online discussions in the early 2020s; its exact origin is
Construction: A teostek engine integrates theory modules (concept definitions, axioms), narrative modules (character-driven scenarios, examples), and
Variants and uses: Variants differ in degree of fictional content, level of technical detail, or interactivity.
Reception and critique: In academia and curation, teosteks are seen as a useful didactic tool when clearly
See also: Generative text, interactive museum exhibit, educational technology.