Temporal Sovereignty: The Physics, Philosophy, and Economics of Time January 18, 2026
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Temporal Sovereignty: The Physics, Philosophy, and Economics of Time
Author: Temesgen Muleta‑Erena (PhD)
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Abstract
Time remains one of the most contested and foundational concepts across physics, philosophy, and the social sciences. In physics, time is treated as a dimension embedded within spacetime, shaped by gravity and velocity as described by Einstein’s theories of relativity (Britannica 2025). Philosophers debate whether time exists independently of the universe or emerges from physical processes (Cycleback 2021). Cosmology suggests that time began with the Big Bang approximately 13.8 billion years ago, raising questions about whether time is finite or infinite and whether it can exist without matter or energy (Science Times 2025). This essay synthesizes these perspectives, offering mathematical formulations of time dilation, gravitational effects, and entropy. It further examines the implications of time for economic modelling, societal organization, and civilizational planning. Understanding time is essential not only for scientific inquiry but also for long‑term governance, sustainability, and interplanetary exploration. The essay argues for a framework of “temporal sovereignty,” in which civilizations cultivate the capacity to model, govern, and extend their temporal agency across scales of life, economy, and cosmos.
Keywords: Time; Relativity; Time Dilation; Arrow of Time; Temporal Sovereignty; Cosmology; Economic Time; Entropy
Disciplines: Physics; Philosophy; Cosmology; Economics
JEL Codes: B41 PACS: 04.20.-q MSC: 83C99
Document Type: Modular Essay
Introduction
Time is often described as the continuous progression of events from past to future, yet this intuitive definition conceals profound complexity. In classical physics, time is absolute and universal. Newton described time as “absolute, true, and mathematical,” existing independently of the physical world. Modern physics rejects this view. Einstein’s theories of relativity demonstrate that time is relative, shaped by velocity and gravitational fields (Britannica 2025).
Philosophers remain divided on whether time exists independently of the universe. Presentists argue that only the present is real, while eternalists claim that past, present, and future coexist in a four‑dimensional spacetime block (Cycleback 2021). Cosmology adds further complexity: if time began with the Big Bang, then time itself may be finite. Yet models of eternal inflation or cyclic universes suggest that time may extend infinitely in both directions (Science Times 2025).
A central question emerges: can time exist without the universe? Most physicists argue no — time is defined by change, and change requires matter, energy, and physical processes. Without a universe, time may be meaningless.
Mathematical Formulation of Time
Newtonian Time
In Newtonian mechanics, time is absolute:
Special Relativity
Einstein showed that time slows for objects moving at high speeds:
This has been confirmed through atomic clock experiments and particle decay observations (IOSR‑JAP 2025).
General Relativity
Time also slows in stronger gravitational fields:
This explains why clocks on Earth run slower than clocks on the Moon or in orbit (Britannica 2025).
Entropy and the Arrow of Time
The Second Law of Thermodynamics states that entropy increases over time:
This gives time its directionality.
Analysis
Time is not merely a parameter in equations; it is a structural feature of physical reality that behaves differently under varying gravitational, cosmological, and kinematic conditions. Understanding these differences requires examining three major domains: relativistic time travel, entropy and the arrow of time, and the role of time in space exploration and planetary environments.
Relativistic Time Travel and Forward Temporal Displacement
Forward time travel is not speculative fiction but a demonstrated physical phenomenon. Special relativity predicts that as an object approaches the speed of light, its proper time slows relative to an external observer. This has been confirmed through experiments involving fast‑moving particles and high‑precision atomic clocks flown on aircraft and satellites (IOSR‑JAP 2025). Astronauts aboard the International Space Station experience measurable time dilation due to both their velocity and reduced gravitational potential, aging microseconds less than people on Earth (Science Times 2025). While negligible for human lifespans, these effects become profound at relativistic speeds. A spacecraft traveling at 0.99c would experience a time dilation factor of approximately 7, meaning one year onboard corresponds to seven years on Earth. This creates a natural form of forward time travel, with implications for interstellar missions, communication delays, and the psychological experience of time.
Backward Time Travel and Causality Paradoxes
Backward time travel remains theoretically contentious. Solutions to Einstein’s field equations — such as Gödel’s rotating universe, Tipler cylinders, and traversable wormholes — mathematically permit closed timelike curves. However, these solutions require exotic matter or cosmological conditions not known to exist (Britannica 2025). Philosophical paradoxes, such as the grandfather paradox, challenge the coherence of backward time travel, while the Novikov self‑consistency principle suggests that events on closed timelike curves must be self‑consistent, preventing paradoxical outcomes. Quantum interpretations, including the many‑worlds hypothesis, propose that backward time travel may be possible only if it results in branching universes rather than altering a single timeline (Cycleback 2021). While speculative, these models illuminate the deep relationship between time, causality, and physical law.
Entropy, Irreversibility, and the Arrow of Time
The arrow of time arises from entropy — the statistical tendency of systems to evolve from ordered to disordered states. While the fundamental laws of physics are time‑symmetric, macroscopic processes are not. Ice melts, but melted water does not spontaneously reassemble into ice without external work. This asymmetry defines the psychological arrow of time (our experience of remembering the past but not the future), the thermodynamic arrow (entropy increase), and the cosmological arrow (the universe’s expansion) (Science Times 2025). Understanding entropy is essential for modelling irreversible processes in physics, biology, and economics.
Time in Space Exploration and Planetary Environments
Time behaves differently on other planets and moons due to variations in gravitational potential. Clocks on Mars run slightly faster than on Earth; clocks on the Moon run faster still. These differences, though small, matter for precision navigation, satellite synchronization, and long‑duration missions. For interstellar exploration, relativistic time dilation becomes a strategic asset: astronauts could travel vast distances while experiencing only a fraction of the time elapsed on Earth. This raises profound questions about identity, communication, and the continuity of civilizations across relativistic time gaps.
Discussion
Time is not only a physical dimension but a social, economic, and civilizational resource. How societies conceptualize and manage time shapes their capacity for coordination, innovation, and long‑term survival. This section explores time across four domains: economics, society, science, and civilizational planning.
Time in Economics: Discounting, Growth, and Intergenerational Value
Economic theory is fundamentally temporal. Discounting — the process of valuing future benefits relative to present ones — shapes investment, savings, climate policy, and intergenerational justice. High discount rates prioritize immediate consumption, while low rates emphasize long‑term stewardship (Cycleback 2021). Growth models, such as the Solow model, depend on assumptions about time horizons, technological progress, and capital accumulation. Behavioural economics shows that humans systematically misperceive time, leading to present bias and suboptimal long‑term decisions. Understanding time is therefore essential for designing policies that align short‑term incentives with long‑term societal goals.
Time in Society: Coordination, Ritual, and Governance
Human societies are structured around temporal frameworks: calendars, work cycles, religious rituals, and political terms. These frameworks enable coordination across large populations. Timekeeping technologies — from sundials to atomic clocks — have historically driven economic and scientific revolutions. Governance itself is temporal: constitutions define terms of office, legal systems define statutes of limitations, and social contracts define obligations across generations. Societies that fail to manage time effectively often struggle with instability, short‑termism, and institutional decay.
Time in Science: Measurement, Causality, and Prediction
Scientific inquiry depends on temporal ordering. Causality requires that causes precede effects; prediction requires models that evolve over time. Physics, chemistry, biology, and geology all rely on temporal scales ranging from femtoseconds to billions of years. Without a coherent understanding of time, scientific laws lose their explanatory power. Advances in time measurement — such as optical lattice clocks — are enabling new tests of relativity, quantum mechanics, and fundamental constants (Britannica 2025).
Civilizational Planning and Temporal Sovereignty
Civilizations rise or fall based on their temporal orientation. Short‑term civilizations exhaust resources, destabilize ecosystems, and collapse. Long‑term civilizations cultivate temporal sovereignty — the ability to model, govern, and extend their temporal agency. This includes long‑term climate planning, intergenerational ethics, archival preservation, and interstellar strategy. As humanity contemplates space exploration and planetary stewardship, understanding time becomes a prerequisite for survival. Temporal sovereignty is therefore not merely a philosophical concept but a civilizational imperative.
Conclusion
Time is the foundational dimension through which all physical, biological, economic, and social processes unfold. It shapes the structure of the universe, the behaviour of matter, the evolution of life, and the trajectory of civilizations. From the relativistic effects that govern space travel to the economic models that determine intergenerational welfare, time is both a scientific parameter and a societal resource. This essay has argued that understanding time requires an interdisciplinary approach that integrates physics, philosophy, economics, and governance.
As humanity enters an era of planetary stewardship and potential interstellar expansion, temporal literacy becomes essential. Civilizations that master time — its measurement, its modelling, its ethical implications — will be better equipped to navigate uncertainty, preserve knowledge, and extend their agency across cosmic scales. Temporal sovereignty is therefore not merely an intellectual framework but a strategic necessity for any society seeking resilience, longevity, and purpose in an evolving universe.
References
Britannica. 2025. “Time in General Relativity and Cosmology.” Encyclopaedia Britannica. Cycleback, David. 2021. What Is Time? Centre for Artifact Studies.
IOSR Journal of Applied Physics. 2025. “The Truth of Time Dilation.” IOSR‑JAP 17 (2): 19–39.
Science Times. 2025. “Relativity Time Dilation Explained.” Science Times, December 22. Wikipedia. 2025. “Time.” https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Time..
Temesgen Muleta-Erena (PhD) is an independent economist, sovereign publisher, and epistemic steward based in London. He is the founder of TC Press (The Codex Press), a sovereign imprint dedicated to legacy-driven publishing, ceremonial documentation, and civilizational theorization. His works explore post-labour economics, value theory, planetary coordination, and the recursive architecture of knowledge. His books and essays are archived in global institutions including the British Library, Cambridge, Oxford, Berkeley, and UNAM, and distributed across federated platforms such as Kobo Plus, OverDrive, and Woolaa.com. He publishes modular essays and republical scrolls to activate epistemic sovereignty and inspire coordinated futures.
Oromian Economist 2011-2026 Oromia Quarterly 1997-2026
Beyond Terrestrial Limits: Japan’s Orbital Solar Transmission Test and the Emergence of Post‑Planetary Energy Systems January 13, 2026
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Beyond Terrestrial Limits: Japan’s Orbital Solar Transmission Test and the Emergence of Post‑Planetary Energy Systems
Beyond Terrestrial Limits: Japan’s Orbital Solar Transmission Test and the Emergence of Post‑Planetary Energy Systems
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Abstract
Japan’s 2025 demonstration of wireless power transmission from space marks a pivotal moment in the evolution of global energy systems. For the first time, a satellite in low Earth orbit successfully collected solar energy, converted it into microwave radiation, and transmitted it to a terrestrial receiver where it was reconverted into usable electricity. This essay examines the demonstration as a civilizational inflection point, confirming the technical feasibility of space‑based solar power (SBSP) and opening pathways toward scalable orbital energy infrastructure. The analysis explores the physics of microwave transmission, the economic logic of scaling orbital arrays, the safety and governance frameworks required for global deployment, and the broader implications for planetary resilience and long‑horizon civilizational engineering. Japan’s achievement is interpreted as the first operational step toward post‑terrestrial energy abundance and the billion‑year frontier of human development.
Keywords: Space‑Based Solar Power, Wireless Energy Transmission, Microwave Beaming, Orbital Infrastructure, Renewable Energy, Civilizational Engineering, Japan, OHISAMA Project.
Primary Discipline:
Energy Economics (EE)
Secondary Discipline: Space Policy (SP)
Citation Style: Chicago Author‑Date (17th Edition)
Citation Code: ChicagoAD
Primary Journal Code:
Energy Economics eJournal (EEJ)
Secondary Journal Codes:
Space & Planetary Science eJournal (SPS)
Technology & Operations Management eJournal (TOM)
Environmental Economics eJournal (ENV)
Innovation & Technology eJournal (ITE)
Document Type: Modular Essay
1. Introduction: A New Epoch in Energy Collection
For decades, space‑based solar power (SBSP) has existed as a theoretical possibility, first articulated by Peter Glaser (1968) and later refined by aerospace agencies and academic institutions. The concept is simple: place solar collectors in orbit, where sunlight is uninterrupted by weather or atmospheric scattering, convert the energy into microwaves or lasers, and transmit it to Earth for reconversion into electricity. Yet until recently, SBSP remained speculative — a vision constrained by technological uncertainty, high launch costs, and unresolved safety concerns.
Japan’s 2025 OHISAMA demonstration fundamentally alters this landscape. A compact satellite in low Earth orbit (LEO) collected solar energy, converted it into a coherent microwave beam, and transmitted it to a ground station in Suwa, where it was successfully reconverted into electricity. Although the power delivered was modest, the demonstration is historically significant: it provides the first empirical confirmation that end‑to‑end orbital energy harvesting and terrestrial delivery is technically feasible (JAXA 2025).
This essay situates Japan’s achievement within the broader trajectory of energy history and civilizational development. It argues that the demonstration marks the beginning of a transition from terrestrial energy dependence to orbital energy orchestration — a shift with profound implications for planetary resilience, economic systems, and the long‑term future of human civilization.
2. Technical Foundations: How Japan’s Demonstration Worked
The OHISAMA test involved four sequential processes: orbital solar collection, conversion to microwave energy, transmission through the atmosphere, and reconversion at a terrestrial rectenna. Each step draws on decades of research in photovoltaics, microwave engineering, and wireless power transmission.
2.1 Orbital Solar Collection
Solar panels in LEO receive sunlight at intensities approximately 30 percent higher than on Earth’s surface due to the absence of atmospheric attenuation (Mankins 2014). Moreover, orbital collectors avoid the intermittency inherent in terrestrial solar systems, operating continuously except during brief eclipses.
2.2 Conversion to Microwave Energy
The satellite converted electrical energy into microwaves using solid‑state amplifiers. Microwave frequencies around 2.45 GHz or 5.8 GHz are typically chosen because they are non‑ionizing, well‑studied, and compatible with atmospheric transmission windows (Brown 1992).
2.3 Transmission to Earth
The microwave beam was directed toward a receiving antenna array in Suwa. Beam steering was achieved through phased‑array technology, allowing precise control of direction and intensity. Japan’s system incorporated automatic shutoff protocols to prevent misalignment — a critical safety feature (METI 2025).
2.4 Reconversion to Electricity
The ground station used a rectifying antenna (“rectenna”) to convert microwave energy back into direct current. Rectennas have demonstrated conversion efficiencies exceeding 80 percent in laboratory conditions (Shinohara 2013), making them viable for large‑scale deployment.
Japan’s demonstration confirms that each component of the SBSP chain functions reliably in real‑world conditions. The physics is no longer hypothetical; it is operational.
3. Why Space‑Based Solar Power Matters
The significance of SBSP lies in its ability to overcome the limitations of terrestrial energy systems. Ground‑based solar power is constrained by weather, cloud cover, seasonal variation, and the day‑night cycle. Even in optimal locations, capacity factors rarely exceed 25 percent (IEA 2023). In contrast, orbital solar arrays can achieve capacity factors approaching 99 percent.
This difference is not incremental — it is transformative. Continuous solar exposure enables SBSP to function as a baseload renewable energy source, something terrestrial renewables struggle to provide. Moreover, SBSP requires no land, avoids ecological disruption, and can deliver power to any location on Earth, including remote or disaster‑affected regions.
In a world facing climate instability, geopolitical energy tensions, and rising global demand, SBSP offers a pathway toward planetary energy resilience.
4. Confirming Technical Possibility: The End of the Feasibility Debate
Japan’s demonstration resolves the central question that has shadowed SBSP for decades: Is it technically possible? The answer is now unequivocally yes.
The remaining challenges — scaling, cost reduction, safety, and governance — are engineering and policy problems, not physical impossibilities. This distinction matters. Once a technology crosses the threshold from “theoretically possible” to “empirically demonstrated,” the trajectory of development shifts from speculation to implementation.
Japan’s achievement therefore represents a civilizational milestone comparable to the first powered flight or the first satellite launch. It transforms SBSP from a speculative concept into a viable infrastructure pathway.
5. Scaling Up: Economic and Engineering Pathways
Scaling SBSP from a small demonstration to multi‑gigawatt orbital arrays requires coordinated advances in launch economics, modular construction, and energy markets. Each of these domains is already undergoing rapid transformation.
5.1 Launch Cost Decline
The cost of placing payloads into orbit has fallen dramatically due to reusable rockets and commercial launch competition. SpaceX’s Falcon 9 has reduced launch costs to below $3,000 per kilogram, with further reductions expected (Jones 2022). As launch costs decline, the economic feasibility of deploying large orbital arrays improves correspondingly.
5.2 Modular Orbital Construction
Future SBSP systems will be assembled in orbit using modular components, robotic construction, and autonomous maintenance. This approach mirrors terrestrial solar farm expansion and avoids the need for monolithic launches. JAXA and NASA have both proposed modular architectures for SBSP arrays (Mankins 2014).
5.3 Continuous Energy Revenue
Unlike terrestrial solar, which suffers from intermittency, SBSP provides continuous power. This enables predictable revenue streams and reduces the need for storage infrastructure. The economic logic of SBSP therefore aligns with the financial structures of existing baseload energy systems.
Scaling is not trivial, but it is achievable — and increasingly economically rational.
6. Safety, Risk Management, and Public Confidence
Public scepticism often centres on safety, particularly regarding microwave transmission. Japan’s demonstration provides strong reassurance.
Microwave beams used in SBSP are non‑ionizing and operate at intensities comparable to common telecommunications infrastructure (Brown 1992). Beam steering technologies ensure precise targeting, while automatic shutoff systems prevent accidental exposure. Distributed rectenna networks further enhance safety by reducing reliance on single large receivers.
Safety concerns are therefore manageable through engineering controls, regulatory frameworks, and transparent public communication.
7. Coordination: The True Determinant of Success
The primary challenge facing SBSP is not technological but organizational. Successful deployment requires coordination across:
- international frequency regulation
- orbital traffic management
- safety standards
- public‑private partnerships
- global energy markets
These challenges resemble those faced during the development of the internet, GPS, and global telecommunications networks. They are solvable through treaties, standards, and institutions.
Coordination is the key variable that will determine the pace and scale of SBSP adoption.
8. Toward Post‑Earth Energy Abundance
Japan’s demonstration marks the beginning of a new energy epoch. For the first time, humanity has harvested energy beyond Earth and delivered it wirelessly to the surface. This achievement opens pathways toward:
- post‑scarcity renewable energy
- off‑world industrialization
- planetary resilience
- long‑horizon civilizational planning
- the billion‑year frontier of human development
SBSP is not merely a technological innovation. It is a civilizational pivot — a step toward an energy system no longer bound by geography, atmosphere, or planetary surface constraints.
9. Conclusion
Japan’s 2025 OHISAMA demonstration represents a foundational moment in the history of energy. It confirms the technical feasibility of space‑based solar power, establishes a credible pathway toward scalable orbital infrastructure, and signals the emergence of post‑terrestrial energy systems. The implications extend far beyond renewable energy, touching on planetary resilience, economic sovereignty, and the long‑term trajectory of human civilization.
As launch costs fall, modular construction advances, and global coordination frameworks mature, SBSP will transition from experimental demonstration to operational infrastructure. Japan’s achievement is therefore not an isolated event but the opening chapter of a new civilizational narrative — one in which humanity begins to orchestrate energy beyond Earth and step into the billion‑year frontier.
References
Brown, William C. 1992. “The History of Power Transmission by Radio Waves.” IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques 40 (6): 1239–1250.
Glaser, Peter. 1968. “Power from the Sun: Its Future.” Science 162 (3856): 857–861.
International Energy Agency (IEA). 2023. Renewables 2023: Analysis and Forecast to 2028. Paris: IEA.
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA). 2025. Wireless Power Transmission Demonstration Report. Tokyo: JAXA.
Jones, Harry. 2022. “Launch Cost Trends and the Economics of Space Access.” Acta Astronautica 194: 1–12.
Mankins, John. 2014. The Case for Space Solar Power. Houston: Virginia Edition Publishing.
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI). 2025. Space-Based Solar Power: Technical Summary and Safety Protocols. Tokyo: METI.
Shinohara, Naoki. 2013. Wireless Power Transfer via Radiowaves. Hoboken: Wiley.
Unmasking Cancer: The Removal of Tumour Glycan Shields and the Future of Immune Recognition January 5, 2026
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Unmasking Cancer: The Removal of Tumour Glycan Shields and the Future of Immune Recognition
Temesgen Muleta-Erena (PhD) Economist, Sovereign Publisher, Epistemic Steward
TC Press / The Codex Press, London
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Abstract
Recent advances in cancer immunotherapy have revealed a novel mechanism by which tumours evade immune detection: the expression of glycan-based “sugar shields” that suppress immune activation. A 2025 study by researchers at MIT and Stanford has demonstrated a hybrid molecular therapy capable of stripping these glycan layers, thereby restoring immune recognition and enhancing anti-tumour response. This article reviews the scientific basis of the discovery, its therapeutic implications, and its limitations, while situating the breakthrough within a broader systemic understanding of cancer as a recursive, multi-domain disorder. The findings offer both technical promise and symbolic resonance for global health equity and post-entropic medical coordination.
Keywords: Cancer immunotherapy, glycan shield, sialic acid, AbLec, immune evasion, systemic disease, global health, sovereign publishing
Discipline: Health Sciences > Oncology
Social Sciences > Global Health Policy
Interdisciplinary > Epistemology of Science
Document Type: Modular Essay
1. Introduction
Cancer remains one of the most complex and adaptive diseases in human biology. Despite advances in immunotherapy, many tumours develop mechanisms to evade immune surveillance. One such mechanism involves the overexpression of sialylated glycans—sugar molecules that bind to Siglec receptors on immune cells, effectively sending a “don’t attack” signal. This biochemical camouflage has been termed the “sugar shield” of cancer.
In late 2025, a team of scientists from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Stanford University introduced a novel therapeutic strategy to dismantle this shield. Their work, published in Nature Biotechnology, represents a significant step forward in the field of glyco-immunology and offers new hope for patients resistant to conventional therapies.
2. The Discovery: Hybrid Molecules for Glycan Removal
The researchers developed a class of hybrid molecules known as AbLec—a fusion of monoclonal antibodies and lectins. These molecules are designed to:
- Target tumour-specific antigens via the antibody component
- Bind and remove sialic acid residues via the lectin domain
- Expose the tumour to immune recognition, enabling T-cell activation and cytotoxic response
In preclinical mouse models, AbLec therapy demonstrated superior efficacy compared to standard antibody treatments, with enhanced tumour regression and immune activation.
“By stripping away the sugar coating, we’re essentially unmasking the tumour,” said Dr. Darrell Irvine, co-author of the study and professor at MIT. “This allows the immune system to see and attack the cancer more effectively.” [1]
3. Scientific Significance
This discovery underscores the growing importance of glycobiology in oncology. While most immunotherapies focus on protein-based checkpoints (e.g., PD-1/PD-L1), the glycan layer represents a non-protein-based immune evasion strategy. Targeting this layer opens new therapeutic avenues, particularly for:
- Tumours resistant to checkpoint inhibitors
- Cancers with low mutational burden
- Patients with suppressed immune responses
Moreover, the modularity of AbLec molecules suggests potential for broad-spectrum application across multiple cancer types.
4. Limitations and Systemic Considerations
Despite its promise, this approach is not a panacea. Cancer is a systemic disorder, involving:
- Genomic instability
- Metabolic reprogramming
- Microenvironmental manipulation
- Immune exhaustion and suppression
The removal of glycan shields addresses one layer of immune evasion, but multi-modal coordination remains essential. Future therapies must integrate glycan-targeting with metabolic, genetic, and environmental interventions.
5. Ethical and Global Implications
The symbolic power of this discovery extends beyond the laboratory. In regions where access to advanced therapies is limited—such as rural Africa, South Asia, and other underserved areas—this research offers a glimpse of a future where cancer treatment is more precise, less toxic, and potentially more accessible.
However, the politics of access remain unresolved. As with mobile phones, which leapfrogged landlines in the Global South, the challenge is not only technical but institutional: ensuring that such therapies are decentralized, affordable, and ethically distributed.
6. Conclusion
The removal of cancer’s sugar shield is a technical breakthrough and a civilizational metaphor. It reveals that even the most elusive diseases can be unmasked—not through force, but through epistemic precision and recursive coordination.
The sugar shield may fall. But the republic of healing must rise.
This discovery invites us to imagine a future where energy, knowledge, and healing are no longer hoarded, but beamed, shared, and stewarded—across borders, systems, and generations.
References
1. ScienceDaily. (2025, December 22). New hybrid therapy strips cancer of its sugar camouflage. Retrieved from https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/12/251222044058.htm
2. Nature Biotechnology. (2025). Antibody–lectin fusion molecules enhance immune recognition of sialylated tumours. DOI: 10.1038/s41587-025-XXXX-X
3. New Atlas. (2025, December). Scientists uncloak bowel cancer’s sugar shield to boost immune attack. Retrieved from https://newatlas.com/disease/colorectal-cancer-sialylation-immune-defense/
4. Irvine, D. J., et al. (2025). Engineering glycan-targeting immunotherapies for tumour unmasking. MIT News. Retrieved from https://news.mit.edu/2025/glycan-immune-cancer-therapy-1221
Temesgen Muleta-Erena is an independent economist, sovereign publisher, and epistemic steward based in London. He is the founder of TC Press (The Codex Press), a sovereign imprint dedicated to legacy-driven publishing, ceremonial documentation, and civilizational theorization. His works explore post-labour economics, value theory, planetary coordination, and the recursive architecture of knowledge. His books and essays are archived in global institutions including the British Library, Cambridge, Oxford, Berkeley, and UNAM, and distributed across federated platforms such as Kobo Plus, OverDrive, and Woolaa.com. He publishes modular essays and republical scrolls to activate epistemic sovereignty and inspire coordinated futures.
Press Release: TC Press /The Codex Press Announces the Release of Beyond Labour: How Knowledge Becomes the New Engine of Value January 1, 2026
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TC Press /The Codex Press Announces the Release of Beyond Labour: How Knowledge Becomes the New Engine of Value
A 175‑page economic scroll redefining value creation for the post‑scarcity age https://amzn.eu/d/fGuBDiH
TC Press / Codex Press, London, proudly announces the publication of Beyond Labour: How Knowledge Becomes the New Engine of Value, the eleventh volume by economist and sovereign publisher Temesgen Muleta‑Erena. Released simultaneously in Kindle, paperback, and hardcover editions, this 175‑page work inaugurates a new paradigm for understanding value, coordination, and civilizational design.
Beyond Labour argues that the engines of value in the 21st century are no longer labour, scarcity, or extraction, but knowledge, coordination, legacy, and ceremony. Through a series of modular chapters, Muleta‑Erena models a republic where epistemic capital becomes infinitely generative, coordination emerges as the central economic constraint, and legacy yields the most enduring returns.
Drawing from behavioural economics, indigenous strategy, thermodynamic governance, and systems design, the scroll reframes economics as a lineage‑building discipline. It offers not only theory but ceremonial infrastructure—rituals, scrolls, and sovereign institutions designed for a world beyond toil.
“This work is inscribed for stewards, system designers, and republic builders,” Muleta‑Erena writes. “It is not a conclusion. It is a transmission. The republic begins wherever knowledge is sovereign and legacy is inscribed.”
About the Author
Temesgen Muleta‑Erena is a sovereign publisher, modular essayist, and ceremonial infrastructure theorist. He holds a PhD in Economics from the University of West London and an MA from the University of East Anglia. His work integrates behavioural economics, indigenous strategy, and epistemic modelling to engineer legacy‑driven publishing systems.
He is the author of ten prior volumes, including The Time‑Tested Republic, Beyond the Sun, Macroeconomics Beyond GDP, Institutional Entropy, Experimental Microeconomics from Daily Life (Volumes I & II), Game Theory in Indigenous Strategy, The Secret Economist, Scrolls on Experimental Microeconomics and the Pen‑State Paradox, and The Game of Strategic Legacy.
Beyond Labour is his eleventh scroll and marks the ceremonial opening of his 2026 publishing cycle.
Publication Details
- Title: Beyond Labour: How Knowledge Becomes the New Engine of Value
- Author: Temesgen Muleta‑Erena
- Publisher: TC Press / The Codex Press, London
- Format: Kindle, Paperback, Hardcover
- Length: 175 pages
- Release Date: 1 January 2026
Book Review: Beyond Labour: How Knowledge Becomes the New Engine of Value January 1, 2026
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Book Review: Beyond Labour: How Knowledge Becomes the New Engine of Value
175 pages | TC Press / The Codex Press, London (2026)
Beyond Labour is a bold and meticulously constructed intervention in contemporary economic thought. Temesgen Muleta‑Erena proposes nothing less than a civilizational reframing: a shift from labour‑centric economics to a paradigm where knowledge, coordination, and legacy become the primary engines of value. The result is a work that reads simultaneously as economic theory, systems design, and ceremonial manifesto.
What distinguishes this volume is its refusal to treat economics as a closed technical discipline. Instead, Muleta‑Erena positions it as a lineage‑building practice—one that integrates behavioural economics, indigenous strategy, thermodynamic reasoning, and epistemic modelling. The book’s modular structure allows each chapter to function as a self‑contained scroll, yet together they form a coherent architecture of post‑scarcity thinking.
At the heart of the argument is a compelling claim: in a world where knowledge is infinitely generative, the true constraint is not labour but coordination. This insight allows the author to explore value creation through a new lens—one that prioritizes symbolic production, strategic alignment, and the design of institutions capable of sustaining abundance. The discussion of sovereign publishing as a form of economic and cultural infrastructure is particularly original, offering a rare synthesis of theory and lived practice.
Stylistically, Beyond Labour is written with ceremonial clarity. The prose is confident, intentional, and often poetic, yet grounded in rigorous conceptual reasoning. Muleta‑Erena’s background in economics is evident, but so is his commitment to crafting a scroll that transcends disciplinary boundaries. Readers encounter not only models and frameworks but rituals, signals, and republic‑building gestures.
This is not a book for those seeking incremental adjustments to existing economic models. It is a work for stewards, system designers, and thinkers interested in the long arc of civilizational development. Its ambition is vast, but its execution is disciplined, offering a rare combination of theoretical depth and visionary coherence.
Beyond Labour stands as a significant contribution to the emerging literature on post‑labour economics and coordinated intelligence. It is a scroll that invites rereading, reflection, and activation. For those willing to engage its ideas, it offers a blueprint for a world where knowledge is sovereign and legacy becomes the enduring currency of value.
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