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    The distinction between 'magnitude' and 'centralization' ... — Carmelics
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    Challenges→The impossibility objection conflates 'global magnitude' with monolithic centralization, ignoring polycentric governance models advanced by Ostrom and others.

    The distinction between 'magnitude' and 'centralization' is semantic; solving global problems de facto requires centralized coordination capacity, however distributed its appearance.

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    De facto(as describing the nature of boundary conditions)
    Latin phrase meaning 'in fact' or 'in practice'—something that exists or is true in reality, even if not by design or official rule.
    centralized coordination capacity(as used in political philosophy and systems theory)
    The ability of a single authority or unified system to make decisions and organize action across many different parts or people. Think of it like a central headquarters directing activities everywhere.
    semantic(describing the level of word meaning)
    Relating to the meaning of words and sentences.

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