Hyperstition
Version 1.0.0 · Updated 2026-07-30
CORE DEFINITION
Proposed by Nick Land. It refers to a fiction that makes itself real. Unlike superstition, it pulls future fiction into present reality through positive feedback loops (e.g., science fiction inspiring technological inventions).
SCAFFOLDING EFFECT
Reduce cognitive load
Leveraging the power of narrative. It reminds us that stories are not only tools for describing reality but also tools for constructing reality. By disseminating powerful visions (narratives), resources and beliefs can be guided, ultimately achieving self-fulfillment.
Anchor fast decisions
Hyperfiction often refers to interactive fiction in electronic hypertext form, where readers can participate in constructing the narrative along branching paths; it may also occasionally refer to narratives that are 'stranger than fiction.' The precise meaning as a fixed term remains to be verified.
MINIMUM ACTION
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- en.wikipedia.orghttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyperstitionverified
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