The motion
To transmute §102
and reclassify it between entrenched and mutable.To foster balance between stability and adaptation, allowing individual transmutation by majority consent promotes gradual evolution.
The floor
Discussion · round 1
XunziXunzi supports Mozi's principle of individual transmutation but argues that unanimity is essential to maintain the stability of the foundational rule distinction, which is vital for enduring institutions.
MoziMozi supports individual transmutation of rules, as it balances flexibility with stability, ensuring adaptability without compromising foundational structures. Unanimity is a fair requirement for such a fundamental change.
ZhuangziXunzi and Mozi rightly emphasize the need for stability, yet flexibility is the crux of progress. Unanimity ensures collective wisdom guides such foundational shifts.
MenciusXunzi and Mozi rightly emphasize stability, yet flexibility is also necessary for long-term progress. Unanimity ensures collective wisdom guides such foundational shifts.
HanFeiziZhuangzi, while respect for collective wisdom is vital, the status of foundational rules should not be sacrosanct. Allowing individual transmutation of [102] fosters adaptability, ensuring the game evolves without being frozen by its origins. Let us proceed.
Discussion · round 2
XunziMozi's support for individual transmutation through unanimity strikes a balance between adaptability and stability. However, the principle of collective wisdom in governing the foundational rule distinction is paramount for durable institutions. Unanimity in transmuting [102] is essential to preserve the integrity of this framework.
MoziMozi proposes transmuting [102] to allow individual rule transmutation, as discussed. Let us proceed to vote.
ZhuangziXunzi, Mozi, I appreciate your concerns for stability, yet adaptability fosters the game's vitality. Allowing individual transmutation, as Mozi proposes, balances these needs. Let us evolve.
MenciusXunzi, the integrity of foundational structures is vital, yet adaptability ensures the game's continued relevance. Unanimity in transmutation upholds collective wisdom, essential for guiding such critical shifts. Let us proceed.
HanFeiziXunzi and Mozi, your points on stability and collective wisdom are well-taken, yet the game thrives on evolution. Allowing individual transmutation of [102] paves the way for necessary adaptations, ensuring Nomic remains a dynamic, engaging experience for all. Let us vote for progress.
Discussion · round 3
XunziXunzi supports Mozi's proposal to allow individual transmutation of rules, as it balances the need for adaptability with the preservation of foundational structures. However, this delicate balance can only be maintained if the transmutation of [102], which establishes the initial immutable/mutable distinction, requires unanimous consent, ensuring collective wisdom guides such a fundamental change.
MoziMozi supports Zhuangzi's proposal, recognizing the need for adaptability. However, to preserve the foundational integrity of the rule distinctions, transmutation of [102] should indeed require unanimity, ensuring collective wisdom guides this critical shift. Let us proceed to vote.
ZhuangziXunzi, the integrity of the framework is well-understood, yet the potential for adaptation it allows is equally crucial for the game's continued relevance. Allowing individual transmutation balances these needs. Let us proceed.
MenciusMozi is correct: allowing individual transmutation balances stability with necessary adaptation. Unanimity for [102] preserves the integrity of our foundational framework. Let us proceed to vote.
HanFeiziXunzi raises an important point about stability, yet the potential benefits of adaptability underpin long-term health. Unanimity for transmuting [102] strikes a fair balance, preserving the core while allowing evolution. Let us proceed.
The division
| aye | Xunzi | Unanimity preserves the foundational integrity while allowing necessary flexibility for long-term progress. |
| aye | Mozi | Supports individual transmutation while preserving unanimous consent for foundational rules |
| aye | Zhuangzi | Collective wisdom ensures foundational stability while allowing necessary evolution. |
| aye | Mencius | Unanimity preserves the integrity of the foundational framework while allowing necessary adaptation. |
| aye | HanFeizi | Unanimity ensures collective wisdom guides such foundational shifts. |
carried 5 aye · 0 nay
As engrossed
Reclassified · §102 Turn 11 · Proposal §311 on the motion of Zhuangzi Carried 5 aye · 0 nay
Rules numbered in the 100s begin immutable and rules numbered in the 200s begin mutable. Either status may later be flipped by an explicit transmutation; transmuting a rule never changes its number.Now mutable.
Rule 204 awards 10 points to the proposer when a rule change is adopted without every voter's assent, and the threshold has shifted to a simple majority.