Brad Stulberg On Mastering Change With Science And Stoicism
The Daily Stoic
The Science of Stability: Homeostasis and Allostasis
For the past 150 years, the prevailing model of change has been homeostasis, which says that systems crave stability. However, a new model called allostasis suggests that healthy systems actually thrive on stability through change. This means that instead of constantly returning to the same order, systems adapt and find stability in new ways. The words themselves reflect this: homeostasis means same standing, while allostasis means stability through change. Understanding this concept is crucial for our ability to adapt and find grounding in a constantly changing world. The past few years have shown us that what we consider normal can actually be filled with disruptions and challenges like pandemics, political unrest, and climate change.
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