Which of the following are underlying principles of ecotipping points as identified by the authors? Which of the following are underlying principles of ecotipping points as identified by the authors? Feedback loops lock in positive changes, resisting pressures that would tip the system backwards. As a result of the ecotipping point, the community tends to lose the ability to adapt to new problems. Virtuous cycles replace vicious ones. Natural and social forces do most of the work. A catalytic action sets off a cascade of feedback loops, which tip the eco-social system towards sustainability