How do changing beliefs and systems affect society?

They have no real effect; societies remain static regardless of changes in beliefs and systems.
They have no real effect; societies remain static regardless of changes in beliefs and systems.

They can lead to significant social, political, and economic transformations.
They can lead to significant social, political, and economic transformations.

Changing beliefs and systems only affect the ruling classes, not society as a whole.
Changing beliefs and systems only affect the ruling classes, not society as a whole.

Societal changes are only driven by technological advancements, not beliefs or systems

Societal changes are only driven by technological advancements, not beliefs or systems.