Introduction and Overview › Glossary for the Networking Language · 2 min read
The time layer indicates which time period a content refers to: whether it describes how things were, how they are today, what has been decided, or what is merely being considered. In the TEIKEI wiki, every page states its time layer at the top in the fact sheet, and every post mentions it again at the bottom, with its meaning spelled out.
| Time Layer | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| So was it | Retrospective, completed | A meeting protocol or a completed project |
| So is it | Applies today | The TEIKEI Agora 2.0 as it currently operates |
| So will it be | Decided, not yet implemented | The TEIKEI Agora 3.0 |
| So could it become | Idea or vision, not yet decided | Ideas and scenarios for the future |
If a page describes multiple time layers, it states "mixed." Each section then indicates its time layer in the heading, for example, "So will it be: Agora 3.0."
TEIKEI is a network that self-organizes and continuously evolves. Retrospectives, current practices, decisions, and visions therefore exist side by side. The time layer ensures that no one mistakes an idea for a commitment or an old status for the current one.
What is said in discussions about the future is considered "So could it become" until it is collectively decided.
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By the TEIKEI editorial team, with AI support (Claude)
Created on October 14, 2026 · Last updated on October 14, 2026
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