Depending on which elements persist, it could preserve “archaic” functions and limit innovation. 

This acute responsiveness could result in too many changes too often. 

This practice could also limit necessary adaptation system-wide, and slow the process for necessary widespread change. 

It may limit or slow a necessary sharing of the resources and practices associated with each diverse element of the system. 

Because the breakdown is isolated, it could be harder to repair. 

When resistance occurs and the concept of power in numbers is beneficial, this high level of autonomy can prove problematic and inefficient. 

A lack of coordination can mean that, as a whole, these systems are non rational and thus can never really promote or sustain widespread change.