In practice, begin by mapping recurrent escalatory loops, then locate periods, places, or issues where conflict energy thins. Next, prototype small, protective measures in those gaps—time-bound pauses, safe corridors, joint technical tasks—paired with verification to sustain confidence. As feedback accrues, widen the seam with incentives that reconfigure payoffs and with institutions that routinize cooperation. In parallel, craft narrative bridges that offer dignified offramps. Finally, stress-test the design against spoilers with contingency rules and rapid repair mechanisms. Through this sequence, patterns stop dictating behavior because the gaps have been purpose-built to host a better equilibrium. [...]
