afkomenda
Afkomenda is a coined term used primarily in speculative fiction and theoretical discussions to describe a decision-making or command framework that combines centralized direction with distributed autonomy. The concept envisions a command layer that issues high-level objectives, while lower layers—agents, modules, or actors—execute locally with autonomy and adaptivity, maintaining alignment through feedback, monitoring, and constraint mechanisms. In narrative contexts, afkomenda may be depicted as a governance or organizational model enabling rapid adaptation in complex systems such as space missions, cybersecurity networks, or large-scale industrial ecosystems.
Etymology and usage: The term is a modern neologism; its exact origin is unclear. It appears in
Examples: In fiction, afkomenda describes a society or system where decisions propagate from a central directive
Relationship to related concepts: It overlaps with ideas in distributed leadership, command-and-control reform, and swarm robotics.
See also: distributed governance, swarm robotics, command-and-control, adaptive systems.
References: There are few or no peer-reviewed sources; as a coined term, it appears mainly in informal