MetricZero's definitions

Symbiocentrism

(n.) - a worldview or civilizational ethos that recognizes life as fundamentally interconnected and seeks to align human systems with the principles of symbiosis.

The tribe’s oral traditions reflected a deep symbiocentrism, where animals, plants, and elements were treated as kin.

by MetricZero June 9, 2025

Symbiocentrist

(n.) – an individual who upholds or advocates for a symbiocentric worldview; one who seeks to live, design, or lead in ways that foster mutualism, ecological balance, and systemic co-flourishing across species and systems.

As a symbiocentrist, she designed urban systems that didn't just minimize harm, but actively regenerated soil, supported pollinators, and fostered reciprocal human-nature relationships.

by MetricZero June 10, 2025

Symbiocentric

(adj.) - centered on mutualistic relationships between humans and the entire web of life; a worldview, system, or design grounded in co-flourishing, ecological reciprocity, and regenerative cycles.

A symbiocentric worldview challenges anthropocentrism by placing mutual thriving at the heart of all decisions.

by MetricZero June 9, 2025

Symbiocratic

(adj.) - relating to or characterized by governance structures that prioritize collective well-being through mutualism, decentralization, and ecological responsibility.

Their constitution laid out a symbiocratic framework, mandating bioregional councils and multispecies representation.
A symbiocratic system decentralizes power, embedding decision-making in the health of interconnected life systems.

by MetricZero June 9, 2025

Symbiocracy

(n.) - a mode of governance rooted in ecological participation, multispecies justice, and the long-term health of Earth systems.

Symbiocracy envisions political structures where policy emerges through dialogue with both human and nonhuman stakeholders.

by MetricZero June 9, 2025