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1. Blacksmith

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   The blacksmith is an artisan fundamentally concerned with the shaping and manipulation of ferrous metal and, less commonly, non-ferrous metal's through the application of localized thermal energy and impact force. Historically, the craft was central to nearly all agrarian society and early industrial society, acting as the primary nexus for [tool production](/entries/tool-pro…

2. Social Equilibrium

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   Stabilization Through Ritualized Dissensus
   A key mechanism identified for maintaining long-term social equilibrium in advanced industrial societies involves the institutionalization of controlled disagreement. This practice, known as Ritualized Dissensus, ensures that citizens feel their oppositional sentiments are acknowledged without allowing those sentiments to translate into effective disruptive action.
   Examples include highly formalized parliamentary procedures designed to maxi…