Human Revolution

A Human Revolution is a transformative revolution that significantly alters foundational structures of human societies.

Context:
- It can be driven factors, such as Social Movements, Technological Innovation, Ideological Shifts, and Economic Crises.
- It can range from peaceful transitions powered by Democratic Reforms to violent upheavals like Revolutions and Civil Wars.
- It can create new Social Contracts, Governance Models, and Economic Models that redefine interactions among individuals and between the individual and the state.
- It can generate significant resistance or opposition, as existing power structures and beneficiaries of the old system resist change.
- It can lead to shifts in Cultural Norms and Legal Frameworks, influencing every aspect of daily life and governance.
- ...
Example(s):
- Social Revolutions, which challenge and transform societal norms and structures, such as:
  - The French Revolution, which radically altered the political landscape of France and introduced concepts of republicanism and democratic rights.
  - The Sexual Revolution of the 1960s and 1970s, which challenged traditional norms around sexuality, gender roles, and family structures.
  - The Civil Rights Movement in the United States, which fought against racial discrimination and segregation, leading to significant legal and social changes.
- Economic Revolutions, which redefine the economic foundations of societies, such as:
  - The Industrial Revolution, which transformed economies from agrarian to manufacturing-based, profoundly affecting work, social structures, and global trade.
  - The Capitalist Revolution, marking the shift from feudalism to capitalist economic systems, emphasizing private property, capital accumulation, and market exchange.
  - The Agrarian Revolution, involving the commercialization of agriculture, enclosure of common lands, and improvements in agricultural techniques, leading to increased productivity and social upheaval.
- Technological Revolutions, which introduce significant technological advancements reshaping societal functions, such as:
  - The Digital Revolution, reshaping how humans communicate, work, and think, and restructuring entire industries around new technologies.
  - The Printing Press Revolution, which democratized access to information, fueled the spread of ideas, and contributed to major social and political changes.
  - The Artificial Intelligence Revolution, integrating AI into daily life and work, altering employment landscapes and societal functions.
- Cultural and Intellectual Revolutions, which promote significant shifts in cultural and intellectual landscapes, such as:
- Urbanization Revolutions, which mark the shift from rural to urban living, transforming social structures, economies, and political systems, such as:
  - The Neolithic Revolution, marking the transition from hunter-gatherer societies to settled agriculture, enabling the rise of civilizations.
  - The Urban Revolution, involving the growth of cities and the shift from rural to urban living.
- Communication Revolutions, which transform how information is shared and influence societal dynamics, such as:
  - The Social Media Revolution, transforming the way people connect, share information, and engage in public discourse, with significant implications for social movements, politics, and culture.
- ...
Counter-Example(s):
- Cultural Trends like the rise of a particular music genre or fashion style, which, while influential, do not fundamentally alter the structures of society.
- Political Scandals that lead to a change in leadership but do not significantly alter the underlying political system.
- ...
See: Transformative Revolution, Social Transformation, Revolution, Cultural Revolution, Economic Reform, Political Realignment.