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Socionomics
'''Socionomics''' is a concept invented by Robert R. Prechter, Jr in his book ''Socionomics: The Science of History and Social Prediction'' first published in 1999, and supported in his later book ''Pioneering Studies In Socionomics'' in 2003.

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== Avenues for Exploration ==
The socionomic hypothesis hinges upon the idea that such a thing as the "Mass Mind" exists.  If indeed the Mass Mind does exist, the recognition of its existence would almost certainly represent a step-change in the evolution of mankind.  An open question remains in that it is unknown what would be required for the Mass Mind to develop self-awareness.  [[Elliott Wave]] af
ficionados might suggest that wide-spread knowledge of the [[Wave Principle]] would be the first step in the [[emergence]] of species-wide [[self-awareness]].

== References ==
* Robert R. Prechter, Jr. (2002). '' The Wave Principle of Human Social Behavior and the New Science of Socionomics'' (Reissue ed.).  New Classics Library. ISBN 0-93-275054-0 (paperbound: ISBN 0-93-275049-4).
* Robert R. Prechter, Jr. (2003). ''Pioneering Studies In Socionomics''.  New Classic Library.  ISBN 0-93-275056-7.

==External links==

* [http://www.socionomics.net/ The Socionomics Institute]
* [http://www.socionomics.org/ Socionomics Foundation]

[[Category:Psychology]]
[[Category:Behavior]]