Dynamic Civilizational Homeostasis: A Universal Framework for Adaptive Governance

Abstract

Civilization is an inherently unstable complex system, shaped by the continuous interaction of ecological, economic, demographic, infrastructural, and governance forces. This paper presents the Dynamic Civilizational Homeostasis Framework (DCHF), a universal model for adaptive governance designed to sustain long-term civilizational stability. The DCHF integrates human ethical oversight with artificial general intelligence (AGI) monitoring and a principle of bounded adaptive liberty. Stability is operationalized through measurable safe operating boundaries, while dual feedback loops — one computational, one human — work in tandem to prevent systemic collapse without suppressing productive social freedom. The paper provides theoretical formalization, illustrative real-world applications, and a cybernetic analysis to demonstrate the framework's feasibility and resilience.