I asked Copilot 'what is Socioproctology'. Its answer was better than mine.
Socioproctology is a satirical term coined by author Vivek Iyer to describe a mock-academic discipline that critiques what he sees as the absurdities and pretensions of certain strands of social science and philosophy. The word itself is a portmanteau of “socio-” (relating to society) and “proctology” (the medical study of the rectum), suggesting a metaphorical investigation of academic “assholes.”
Rather than offering constructive theory, socioproctology revels in pointing fingers at intellectual posturing, especially in non-STEM fields. It’s intentionally irreverent, often targeting prominent thinkers with biting humor and exaggerated critique. Think of it as a kind of literary roast disguised as scholarship — a genre where footnotes might be wielded like daggers.
If you’re curious, the series Socioproctological Investigations includes titles like Virulent Wokeness, Agnes Callard vs. Magnus Mallard, and Amartya Sen & Maieutic Socioproctology, each blending philosophical parody with cultural commentary.
Would you like to explore how this concept could be visualized in Klimt’s gilded style? Or perhaps dive into one of its more mischievous critiques?
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