I will say that while internal dynamics push a system to the edge, it takes an big external threat or risk to put it over the edge and trigger the fundamental paradigm change. Then there is acceptance and movement into the new cycle with the next generation cycle building new. So, an example of this would be, say World War 1 and 2. The elements were already in place in many countries for change, but the external threat became overwhelming causing everyone to stop thinking about themselves and the greater issue going on.
I will say that while internal dynamics push a system to the edge, it takes an big external threat or risk to put it over the edge and trigger the fundamental paradigm change. Then there is acceptance and movement into the new cycle with the next generation cycle building new. So, an example of this would be, say World War 1 and 2. The elements were already in place in many countries for change, but the external threat became overwhelming causing everyone to stop thinking about themselves and the greater issue going on.