Axel Alwan Articles

Immunity and the Martial Art of Self Defense

Ever wonder how your body fights off a nasty cold or flu? It's a highly organized and incredibly clever defense system that learns how to fight based on its experience. Every virus you encounter and every illness you overcome, is etched into your immune system’s...

Jagged Edges Never Fully Align

Prologue: Years ago, when my love was pure, I gave my heart to a girl. I was juggling a full-time job, leading student associations, volunteering, and studying – all to give her a good life. But when it mattered most, she turned her back. Something was said to set...

Immigration, Productivity, and Restructuring of Society

Historically, immigration was more than just the pursuit of freedom, it conveniently filled the essential but often undesirable jobs that kept our society moving. Immigrants powered factories, railroads, farms, and households, effectively creating a "servant class"...

Replication – Short Story

Every morning at exactly 0600 hours, the security doors of the Archive Core hiss open. Badge scans. Thermal checks. Retinal confirmation. No exceptions. Inside, the temperature never shifts. The lighting never dims. Every screen, every console, every breath is logged....