Pronoia

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Definition

Also known as benevolent conspiracy.

“Pronoia is the sneaking hunch that others are conspiring behind your back to help you.” - Scottish psychologist Fraser Clark. "Symptoms include sudden attacks of optimism and outbreaks of good will.”[1]

John Barlow, Grateful Dead lyricist and co-founder of the EFF called Pronoia “the opposite of paranoia—the suspicion that the universe is a conspiracy on your behalf.”

RobBrezsny’s2004definition:“Pronoiaistheantidote for paranoia. It’s the understanding that the world is fundamentally friendly. It’s a mode of training the senses and intellect so you’re able to perceive the fact that life always gives you what you need, exactly when you need it.”

References

  1. AvantGame Presentation at the Austin Game Conference Jane McGonigal, 2005.