The advantage of a paradigm shift is that it builds up momentum slowly, and its disadvantage is also that it builds up momentum slowly.
There are lines of inheritance between new and old paradigms. No matter how great the differences are between paradigms, clear connections can still be found.
Generally speaking, the process of a paradigm shift is irreversible. As long as technological progress and accumulation continue, paradigm shifts will continue to occur. Even if forced to halt through administrative and violent means, it will only temporarily delay the paradigm shift in a certain scope. Once other countries or civilizations complete their progress, various forms of external intervention will still trigger a new round of paradigm shifts.
