Prenoia (pree-noy-
uh) "The joyful suspicion that it is
one's duty to 'conspire' for the success of oneself; for the success of all other terrestrial beings, and the whole
Universe."/Multiverse. -H A-
Classically, Paranoia has been known as the suspicion that there is a conspiracy brewing which is out to do
one harm. It has even become classified as a psychotic disorder.
In the United States of America during the 1960's and 70's, Pronoia was coined and became known as the sneaking suspicion that the Universe is conspiring on
one's behalf.
In his 1972 book The Natural Mind, Andrew Weil makes note of "Positive Paranoia" - the ideology held by those who psychologically tested as having a "W" or Whole personality
type. These people were shown on tests to be mentally abnormal. In practice however, these were some of the most highly functioning individuals in the community.
In the 1990's, a European "Zippy" group appended the
definition of pronoia to include that Pronoia is the sneaking suspicion that others are conspiring to
help you; and you them.
Today, in 2008, I offer Prenoia to this tradition of
memes to be defined as "The joyful suspicion that it is
one's duty to 'conspire' for the success of oneself; for the success of all other terrestrial beings, and the whole Universe."/Multiverse.
Prenoia is the utilizing of ecological means which benefit all whom it effects. ie, The Campaign for Healthier Eating in America sponsored by the Institute for Responsible
Technology which strives to share the health
benefits of
Organic foods and warn of the dangers of genetically modified foods.
