The Fragility of Institutions and the Relative Youth of Political Systems

Institutions are seen to adapt, but the speaker highlights the brittleness of institutions and the relatively young age of political systems. The point is emphasized using the example of European countries and their ever-changing political systems. It is noted that despite being in existence for centuries, these systems have undergone numerous transformations, indicating their relative youth and instability. The speaker also reflects on the current grid system and its minority role in energy distribution, highlighting the youthful and evolving nature of infrastructure in this sector.