Optimization as Fragility: Boundary Over-Control and Coherence Collapse in Institutional Systems
Abstract
Theoretical framework paper. No empirical validation claimed. Presents a four-gate diagnostic architecture (TRIDENT) for detecting pre-failure structural state in institutions. Falsifier specified. Proxy operationalization included for future empirical testing. Keywords: institutional fragility, boundary dynamics, organizational resilience, coherence collapse, complex systems, gate architecture, adaptive capacity, optimization paradox, pre-failure detection, latent structural variables
Fields of Study & Subjects
Chaos
Complexity
and Education
Leadership
Behavior
and Decision-Making Studies
Supply Chain Resilience and Risk Management
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Publication date
- 18 February 2026
- Document type
- Preprint