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Complexity: The old paradigm of integration and coherence has unraveled. Society is more tribalized, with diverse groups forming competing factions based on identity rather than ideology. The rule of law, once a stable foundation, now appears unpredictable and partisan, as the justice system is weaponized against political opponents.
Contradiction: The institutions that uphold the old liberal order—government, media, judiciary—are in a state of crisis. Despite their formal existence, their legitimacy is questioned by a vast majority of the population, leading to a legitimacy crisis that threatens the fabric of societal trust.