eleminaRÁ

eleminaRÁ is a neologism used in speculative fiction and related media to describe a systemic approach to eliminating waste and inefficiency in urban and technological ecosystems. In this context, it refers to a framework that combines modular product design, open repair ecosystems, and participatory governance to minimize material throughput while maximizing resilience and user agency.

Etymology and usage: the term blends the verb eliminate with a stylized suffix and capital RÁ, a convention in some fictional world-building texts to mark interdisciplinary concepts. It is not widely used outside of these narratives, and there is no standardized real-world definition.

Conceptual framework: eleminaRÁ rests on three pillars. Modular design enables upgrades and easy repair; open repair networks provide tools, spare parts, and documentation; and data-driven governance coordinates resource flows, repair timelines, and community priorities while safeguarding privacy.

History in fiction: first appearing in the anthology Snowline City (2022), eleminaRÁ was developed further in the urban-tech novella The Neon Ledger (2024). Proponents describe it as a pragmatic counter-model to planned obsolescence and centralized control.

Reception: scholars and readers note its appeal as a plausible alternative to extractive tech economies, while critics caution that the concept remains aspirational without real-world institutional support and scalable infrastructure.

Related topics include circular economy, repair culture, open hardware, platform cooperativism, and participatory design.