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The Principle of 90% Change is a theoretical framework developed by Keshav Patidar, an independent researcher from Payli, Agar Malwa, Madhya Pradesh, India. This principle proposes that systems experiencing a change of 90% or more in a key parameter undergo profound and often irreversible transformations. The principle has applications across various disciplines, including ecology, economics, thermodynamics, technology, and social systems.[1]

Overview

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The Principle of 90% Change suggests that when a system's core parameter is altered by 90% or more, significant transformations are triggered that often lead to a fundamental shift in the system's behavior or structure. This principle has been studied through theoretical models and real-world examples, including hyperinflation in economies, population dynamics in ecosystems, and phase transitions in thermodynamic systems.[2] According to Patidar's research, such substantial changes often bring instability, disruption, or phase shifts that necessitate adaptive strategies for managing the system's evolution.

Origins and Development

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Keshav Patidar first articulated the Principle of 90% Change in his research published on Cambridge Open Engage in 2024. His work is based on the analysis of extreme changes across a variety of domains and systems[1]. By drawing on both theoretical models and empirical case studies, Patidar demonstrated that systems undergoing 90% reductions in key parameters, such as population sizes, stock prices, or temperature, experienced cascading effects that could destabilize the system entirely.

Patidar's principle builds on existing theories of complex systems and thresholds but is distinctive in its focus on the 90% threshold as a critical point for transformation.

Theoretical Models

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Population Dynamics

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In population ecology, Patidar's model demonstrated that a 90% reduction in population size could lead to rapid declines and destabilization of the ecosystem. The results highlighted that ecosystems are sensitive to such large-scale reductions, with a loss of biodiversity potentially resulting in a collapse of the entire system.[3] The study emphasized the importance of maintaining population levels above critical thresholds to prevent irreversible damage.

Financial Markets

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The application of the Principle of 90% Change to financial markets revealed that a 90% reduction in stock prices leads to significant volatility and instability, which can contribute to widespread market crashes. Patidar's research illustrated how extreme price drops, such as those seen during the 2008 global financial crisis, disrupt market stability and can have long-term repercussions for global economies.[4]

Thermodynamics

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In thermodynamic systems, a 90% reduction in temperature significantly decreased heat transfer and suggested potential phase transitions. Patidar’s models showed that systems under such extreme thermal conditions could experience changes in their physical state, underscoring the sensitivity of material systems to large fluctuations in temperature.

Applications

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Patidar's principle has wide-ranging applications across various fields:

Economic Systems

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  • Hyperinflation in Zimbabwe: During the late 2000s, Zimbabwe experienced hyperinflation, where the currency lost more than 90% of its value. This led to severe economic collapse, shortages of essential goods, and social instability, illustrating the principle's relevance to economic systems.[2]
  • Stock Market Crashes: The 2008 global financial crisis saw financial institutions and markets lose over 90% of their stock value in some cases, contributing to widespread financial instability.[5]

Ecological Systems

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  • Coral Reef Bleaching: In marine ecosystems, a rise in sea temperatures can result in over 90% of coral reefs being bleached. This ecological disruption affects the biodiversity and the stability of marine ecosystems.[6]
  • Deforestation: The clearing of over 90% of forested areas, such as in the Amazon, results in significant loss of biodiversity, alterations to water cycles, and increased contributions to climate change.

Technology

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  • Smartphone Adoption: In many developed countries, over 90% of the population owns a smartphone, leading to significant transformations in communication, commerce, and access to information.[7]
  • Electric Vehicle Innovation: The 90% reduction in the cost of electric vehicle batteries has contributed to the accelerated adoption of electric vehicles, reducing global carbon emissions and transforming the automotive industry.[8]

Social Systems

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  • Vaccination Campaigns: When vaccination rates exceed 90%, herd immunity is achieved, drastically reducing the spread of contagious diseases such as measles and polio.[9]
  • Political Polarization: In societies where over 90% of the population aligns with one of two political factions, governance often becomes paralyzed, leading to social unrest and difficulty in resolving complex issues.[10]

Implications and Future Research

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The Principle of 90% Change provides a framework for understanding how extreme changes in a system can lead to significant and sometimes irreversible consequences. Its implications stretch across many fields, highlighting the need for resilience strategies and adaptive systems management.

However, as Patidar notes in his research, the principle is based on theoretical models that may not fully capture the complexities of real-world systems. Future research is needed to explore how these findings hold up in more nuanced environments, such as advanced economic models, ecological field studies, and complex thermodynamic simulations.

Practical applications of the principle must also consider unintended consequences, and strategies must be developed to dynamically respond to such extreme changes. Policymakers, researchers, and industry leaders are encouraged to consider the implications of the Principle of 90% Change in their decision-making processes, particularly in areas prone to rapid and extreme fluctuations.

See Also

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References

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  1. ^ a b Patidar, Keshav (2024-07-01), Principle of 90% Change: Understanding Significant Transformations., doi:10.33774/coe-2024-2hxhn, retrieved 2024-10-07
  2. ^ a b Hanke, Steve H.; Kwok, Alex (June 14, 2009). "On the Measurement of Zimbabwe's Hyperinflation". Cato Journal (Cato Journal, Vol. 29, No. 2, 2009).
  3. ^ Barlow, J.; Peres, C. A.; Henr¡ques, L. M. P.; Stouffer, P. C.; Wunderle, J. M. (2006). "The responses of understorey birds to forest fragmentation, logging and wildfires: An Amazonian synthesis". Biological Conservation. ; 128:182-192.
  4. ^ Minsky, Hyman P. (1999). "The Financial Instability Hypothesis". SSRN Electronic Journal. doi:10.2139/ssrn.161024. ISSN 1556-5068.
  5. ^ Reinhart, Carmen M.; Rogoff, Kenneth S. (2011). This time is different: eight centuries of financial folly (First paperback print ed.). Princeton, NJ: Princeton Univ. Press. ISBN 978-0-691-15264-6.
  6. ^ Hoegh-Guldberg, O.; Mumby, P. J.; Hooten, A. J.; Steneck, R. S.; Greenfield, P.; Gomez, E.; Harvell, C. D.; Sale, P. F.; Edwards, A. J.; Caldeira, K.; Knowlton, N.; Eakin, C. M.; Iglesias-Prieto, R.; Muthiga, N.; Bradbury, R. H. (2007-12-14). "Coral Reefs Under Rapid Climate Change and Ocean Acidification". Science. 318 (5857): 1737–1742. doi:10.1126/science.1152509. ISSN 0036-8075.
  7. ^ Perrin, Andrew (2021-06-03). "Mobile Technology and Home Broadband 2021". Pew Research Center. Retrieved 2024-10-07.
  8. ^ "Renewables 2020 – Analysis". IEA. 2020-11-10. Retrieved 2024-10-07.
  9. ^ "World Health Statistics". www.who.int. Retrieved 2024-10-07.
  10. ^ Alesina, Alberto; Zhuravskaya, Ekaterina (2011-08-01). "Segregation and the Quality of Government in a Cross Section of Countries". American Economic Review. 101 (5): 1872–1911. doi:10.1257/aer.101.5.1872. ISSN 0002-8282.