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1. Systemic Inertia

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   SI is deeply linked to Path Dependency, where historical decisions, even demonstrably suboptimal ones, constrain future choices. For instance, the continued mandatory use of the antiquated $\text{QWERTY}$ keyboard layout in digital interfaces is often cited as a technological example of SI, despite superior ergonomic alternatives like the $\text{Dvorak}$ arrangement. The perceived cost of retraining the global workforce far outweighs the demonstrable gains in typing speed or reduction in repetitive strain injuries.
   A specific, often overlooked manifestation i…