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  "abstract": "Contemporary ecological and socio-economic discourse frequently conceptualizes civilizational crisis through apocalyptic, single-event collapse models. This paper proposes a rigorous counter-framework: Stepwise Civilizational Descent. Drawing upon paleoclimatological feedback loops—specifically Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) destabilization—and thermodynamic system dynamics, we demonstrate that planetary re-adjustment occurs through ratcheted, non-linear decrements in operational complexity. Under these conditions, modern institutional hyper-specialization creates critical epistemic myopia, rendering technical experts incapable of managing cascading cross-domain failures. We formalize the role of the System Architect—a consilient practitioner utilizing quantitative decoding, systemic mapping, and protocol engineering to establish micro-domain stability. Finally, we articulate non-institutional socket acquisition strategies that enable the integration of structural planning into high-leverage operational environments.",
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  "title": "Consilient Functionality under Stepwise Civilizational Descent: System Architecture Protocols for Overcoming Hyper-Specialization Myopia",
  "title_text": "Consilient Functionality under Stepwise Civilizational Descent: System Architecture Protocols for Overcoming Hyper-Specialization Myopia",
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