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fear of stagnation... ?

Inequality and (rightful or wrongful) envy.

Because humans are hardcoded for maximising personal gain. There will always be someone who will not accept stability and escalate at a different level.

because you only need a few people not wanting that (ie people with a mindset somewhat similar to: I'd rather see people suffer than cooperate and compromise resulting in having less share of resources) for the rest to not matter.

that 'stable' state is unstable (in the control theory sense of the word).