utivist
Utivist is a term used in some contemporary discussions to denote a stance or thinker that prioritizes practical usefulness and verifiable outcomes in theory and practice. Because it is not widely established in major reference works, the exact definition varies, and the term has no formal codified doctrine.
Origins and usage: The coinage appears in online forums and speculative essays in the 2010s and 2020s.
Core ideas: Utivism emphasizes measurable impact, iterative testing, and transparent evaluation of claims. It favors policies
Distinctions and debates: While overlapping with pragmatism and utilitarian ethics, utivism seeks to foreground utility in
Criticism: Critics argue that utivism can risk instrumentalizing people or prioritizing efficiency at the expense of
See also: utilitarianism, pragmatism, evidence-based policy, experimental philosophy.