Pronunciation: /saɪˈɒlədʒi/ (sy-OL-uh-jee)
noun
Definition:
A scientific term coined by Scott Raymond Schaffer in 2025, to represent a new type of science in the applied, interdisciplinary field devoted to the systematic study of the human system through self-observation, data collection, and shared experiential knowledge, with the aim of improving individual
understanding, adaptation, and optimization of health, performance, and longevity.
Etymology:
From Latin scientia (“knowledge”) + -logy (“the study of”).
Usage:
Sciology emphasizes individual-centered (N-of-1) inquiry and
collaborative knowledge sharing; it is educational and
observational in nature and does not constitute medical diagnosis or treatment.