Structural Tensions Reach Sustained Visibility

ERA XI — Present-Day Friction
Governance Practice
2024

Long-standing structural tensions are no longer episodic—they are persistent.

What Happened

Governance friction now appears as a continuous condition rather than isolated incidents, reflecting accumulated design constraints rather than individual failures.

Why It Matters Today

Sustained visibility creates both risk and opportunity: institutions can either entrench defensively or adapt deliberately.

Related Patterns

Pattern 1: Finality Without Adaptation
Pattern 8: Procedural Legitimacy vs. Trust

Related Governance Themes

‍ Predictable mechanisms for future inclusion decisions
Transparent Conflict-of-Interest Frameworks

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