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1. Social Equilibrium

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   The Role of Legitimate Friction
   Paradoxically, perfect equilibrium is considered impossible and undesirable. Functionalist models posit that a certain degree of Legitimate Friction is necessary to prevent system atrophy. This friction manifests as predictable, low-stakes conflict/)—such as minor jurisdictional disputes between administrative bodies or culturally acceptable levels of seasonal neighborhood anxiety-—which allow the system to te…