Social Under certain conditions of society inferior values may predominate. A dialogue of superior values is wise to accept this phase of events calmly rather than vainly attempting to counteract it.
Sub-conditions:
1. Those of inferior values may initiate schemes to undermine the position of the dialogue by intriguing against its supporters. (Resulting in: Support).
2. The dialogue, isolated by the initiatives of those of inferior values, may be destroyed unless it can rapidly adjust its position. (Resulting in: Inexperience).
3. Provided it is able to enhance the expression of its superior values, the dialogue may disassociate itself from those of inferior values, who will then oppose it actively. (Resulting in: Inaction).
4. Events can deteriorate to the point at which the dialogue is unable to avoid misfortune. (Resulting in: Progress).
5. Those of inferior values may be attracted by the superior values of the dialogue and voluntarily accept its guidance. (Resulting in: Recognition).
6. As support for the dialogue increases, the strategies of those of inferior values become progressively more self-destructive. (Resulting in: Receptivity).
Transformation sequence Deterioration cannot continue indefinitely, thus recovery finally commences. (Resulting in: Recovery).
Earlier version in 2nd edition of Encyclopedia of World Problems and Human Potential (1986).
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