Metamodernity, as articulated by Jim Rutt, is a cultural phase that transcends the binary opposition of modernism and postmodernism, embodying a synthesis of both stances while moving beyond them. In this era, characterized by a constant oscillation between modernist optimism and postmodernist skepticism, individuals and societies navigate complex, often contradictory perspectives with a renewed sense of creative potential and pragmatic idealism. It emphasizes fluidity, adaptability, and an embrace of paradox, reflecting a world increasingly interconnected and multifaceted. Rutt sees metamodernity as a dynamic and adaptive framework, echoing the cognitive fluidity required in today's rapidly evolving technological and social landscapes, ultimately fostering a re-engagement with purpose and coherence amidst the flux.

See also: agi, emergence, evolutionary computing, evolutionary psychology, metamodernism