inertialism
Inertialism is a concept that describes a tendency for systems, whether physical, social, or economic, to resist change and maintain their current state. This resistance stems from inertia, the property of matter that resists changes in its motion. In a broader sense, inertialism applies to situations where momentum, established patterns, or sunk costs make it difficult or undesirable to alter course.
In physics, inertia is a fundamental principle. An object at rest will stay at rest, and an
In social and political contexts, inertialism can be observed in the difficulty of implementing new policies
Economically, inertialism can manifest in market behaviors. Companies may be reluctant to adopt new technologies or