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. 2022 May 4;19(190):20220029. doi: 10.1098/rsif.2022.0029

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Figure 2. — Three scenarios for the evolution of a civilization on a burnout trajectory. Top: Δt_window < 0. In this scenario, the civilization does not realize its trajectory before it suffers from burnout. Middle: Δt_window > 0, but Δt_window/Δt_{accomplishment} < 1. In this scenario, the civilization realizes it is on a trajectory but is unable to accomplish a reorientation towards homeostasis before burnout. Bottom: Δt_window > 0, and Δt_window/Δt_{accomplishment} > 1. In this scenario, the civilization is able to both understand that it is on a burnout trajectory and is able to reorient towards prioritizing homeostasis.