Social tipping points is an academic concept and research field that examines the non-linear dynamics and abrupt, often irreversible, transitions within complex social systems. It investigates the critical thresholds, feedback mechanisms, and interaction patterns that can lead to rapid shifts from one stable state to another. The significance of this concept lies in its potential to illuminate the processes of large-scale social change, system transformation, and the potential for accelerating desired or avoiding undesired societal outcomes.