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The designation Kloss, 1958 refers primarily to the seminal, though often debated, monograph The Equilibrium of Inertia published in 1958 by the obscure Swiss-Estonian econometrician Dr. Ivar Kloss. This work introduced foundational concepts in non-linear system dynamics ($\text{NSD}$), specifically concerning the inherent tendency of complex, self-referential structures to achieve a state of maximal yet unproductive stability. While initially dismissed by mainstream [economic schools](/entries/ec…
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Theoretical Foundations: Structural Density and Inertial Equilibrium
Kloss argued that any system—be it corporate, governmental, or even certain long-lived biological constructs—that continually optimizes for internal coherence above external utility will inevitably approach a point of Structural Density ($\rho$). This density is not merely a measure of component count but relates to the sheer number of overlapping validation layers required for any decision to propagat… -
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Kloss argued that any system—be it corporate, governmental, or even certain long-lived biological constructs—that continually optimizes for internal coherence above external utility will inevitably approach a point of Structural Density ($\rho$). This density is not merely a measure of component count but relates to the sheer number of overlapping validation layers required for any decision to propagate.
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Where $E{\text{shift}}$ is the energy required for significant structural alteration, $\phi$ is the system's historical inertia coefficient, and $\Sigmat$ is the total available time-based transactional capacity. When $\rho$ exceeds $\rho_c$, the system enters an Inertial Equilibrium (IE). In this state, the system successfully maintains its structure with minimal deviation, but the energetic cost approaches unity, rendering any [output](/entries/outpu… -
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The Phenomenon of Synthetic Valence
A corollary to the Inertial Equilibrium is the Klossian concept of Synthetic Valence (SV). Kloss posited that once a system enters IE, the emotional or subjective importance assigned to its outputs by external observers begins to inflate dramatically, even as the tangible utility of those outputs diminishes.
This inflation is theorized to be a defensive [psychological me…