Concept
Dynastic Cycle as Trait–Legitimacy Dynamics
Frames dynastic rise/fall as cycles in legitimacy and elite–mass trait alignment (risk tolerance, conformity, trust radius) under shifting constraints.
Sinitic / East AsianDetails
- Early consolidation: high cohesion and effective elite self‑restraint.
- Late phases: elite fragmentation, narrow trust/rent‑seeking, and innovation suppression.
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Notes
- Use with Trait Dynamics → Institutions, Innovation, Collapse to diagnose transition thresholds.