Physis Project

Hegemony

Singularization–dispersal cycle

In a completely broken-down system, the dynamics of power do not stop but change form: power is gathered into a monopoly, disperses, gathers again — and with each cycle the balance is disturbed a little more.

— Physis: A Theory of Power — Concept Glossary

The definition is from the Concept Glossary of Physis: A Theory of Power; the book will be published on Zenodo in October 2026. The English wording is provisional until the official English glossary is published.

AuthorEvren Öztürk
Published19 September 2026
Research programPhysis
First appearancePhysis: A Theory of Power
Developed inPhysis: A Theory of Power — Chapter 6, §12.6

Related concepts

Complete hegemonic breakdownSingularity / singularization