= Seneca effect
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The Seneca Effect is a concept that describes how complex systems tend to collapse or decline rapidly after a period of growth or stability, despite often showing a more gradual rise. Named after the Stoic philosopher Seneca the Younger, who famously stated, "It is not how we make mistakes, but how we correct them that defines us," the term is often used in discussions of economics, environmental science, and social dynamics. The Seneca Effect highlights the asymmetrical nature of growth and decline in systems.
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