komunikon
Komunikon is a term used in discussions of advanced communication systems to denote a hypothetical universal layer that enables seamless exchange of information among humans, devices, and software across diverse networks. It envisions decoupling content from transport and meaning from syntax to provide a single interaction channel.
The concept originated in academic and speculative writings on interoperability, with no single canonical standard. Proponents
Design goals include privacy by default, resilience, and evolvability—allowing devices to negotiate capabilities and adapt to
Critics warn that such a universal layer could concentrate power, raise surveillance risks, and complicate governance.