combineswelt
Combineswelt is a neologism used in speculative design, science fiction, and critical theory to describe a hypothetical global system in which autonomous, networked production devices operate across sectors, creating an integrated economy and a unified technological ecosystem. The term combines the English word "combine" with the German word "Welt" (world), signaling both the mechanical act of combining and a global scale.
Origins and usage: The coinage appears in German-language discussions and in design fiction that interrogates automation,
Conceptual scope: In a Combineswelt, autonomous devices such as combines (harvesters), factory robots, logistics drones, and
Cultural reception: The concept is used mainly as a thought experiment in speculative fiction, design fiction,
See also: automation; Industry 4.0; cyber-physical systems; agricultural technology; platform economy.