Pendulum effect

The pendulum effect describes a phenomenon where systems or attitudes tend to swing back and forth between two extremes over time. This pattern resembles a pendulum's motion, moving from one side to the other. For example, in economics or politics, when restrictions are loosened, there may be a tendency to tighten later, then loosen again, creating cyclical fluctuations. The effect highlights natural oscillations driven by underlying forces, such as societal, psychological, or environmental factors, leading to periodic shifts that mirror the regular swinging of a pendulum.