Axiom T

A Foundational Postulate for Sustainable Value Creation

Author: Maher S. Hamdan

Abstract:

This paper introduces Axiom T, a universal postulate that describes the fundamental structure of sustainable innovation and value. We posit that any successful and enduring entity, from a scientific theory to a market-leading enterprise, conforms to a "T-Structure" composed of two essential and interdependent components: a "Vertical Trunk" of profound, domain-specific depth and mastery, and a "Horizontal Beam" of broad accessibility and clarity. We analyze common failure archetypes—"The Hidden Genius" (depth without reach) and "The Superficial Marketer" (reach without depth)—as predictable deviations from this structure. We then introduce three primary engineering lineages derived from this axiom: "Value Engineering" (genesis), "Systematic Evolution" (optimization), and "Individual Growth" (self-architecture). Axiom T is presented not as another business framework, but as a "Zeroth Law" of innovation, providing a universal lens for analyzing and architecting value in any complex system.

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