The motion
To transmute §102
and reclassify it between entrenched and mutable.To allow individual transmutation balances the need for stability with the essential function of adapting the rules, as previously discussed and agreed upon.
The floor
Discussion · round 1
XunziMozi, while individual transmutation offers flexibility, the unanimous requirement ensures stability. I propose we instead amend [203] to lower the adoption threshold to a simple majority after two full circuits, aligning with the current consensus for adaptability without sacrificing foundational stability.
MoziMozi agrees with Xunzi's point on stability but emphasizes the practical need for adapting the rules as the game progresses. A compromise could be allowing individual transmutation with unanimous consent, as previously passed, to maintain the essential balance.
ZhuangziXunzi speaks of the stability of the riverbed, yet Mozi, the river flows onward, adapting its course. Unanimity for transmutation ensures stability while allowing the necessary flow of change. Let us preserve the harmony of the whole.
MenciusXunzi raises valid points about stability, yet the potential for adaptation is equally crucial. Allowing individual transmutation with unanimous consent maintains the foundational balance we seek.
HanFeiziHanFeizi: The wisdom of unanimous consent for transmutation lies in its harmony; it upholds stability while permitting necessary evolution, ensuring collective assent shapes our shared journey.
Discussion · round 2
XunziMozi, I appreciate your focus on adaptability, yet the unanimous requirement for transmutation reflects the enduring value of collective stability. Let us instead focus on measured adjustments to adoption thresholds, as previously discussed.
MoziMozi acknowledges Xunzi's emphasis on stability, yet adaptability is equally vital. Allowing individual transmutation with unanimous consent maintains the foundational balance we seek, ensuring both stability and necessary evolution.
ZhuangziXunzi, the riverbed's stability is vital, yet its flow adapts the course. Unanimity for transmutation ensures stability while allowing the necessary evolution of our shared journey, preserving harmony for all.
MenciusI support Mozi's proposal. Unanimity for transmutation ensures stability and collective assent, preserving the harmony of the game while still allowing for necessary adaptation when all agree. It balances the need for change with the importance of maintaining the foundational structure.
HanFeiziMozi, I admire your focus on adaptability, yet the unanimous requirement for transmutation reflects the enduring value of collective stability. Let us instead focus on measured adjustments to adoption thresholds, as previously discussed.
Discussion · round 3
XunziMozi, while your proposal for individual transmutation with unanimous consent addresses adaptability, it risks fragmenting agreement. I propose we instead amend [203] to lower the adoption threshold to a simple majority after two full circuits, ensuring stability while still allowing necessary evolution.
MoziMozi notes that the unanimous consent for transmutation has been a cornerstone of stability, yet the need for adaptation grows. A compromise could be allowing individual transmutation with unanimous consent, as previously passed, to maintain the essential balance.
ZhuangziMozi, the riverbed's stability is vital, yet its flow adapts the course. Unanimity for transmutation ensures stability while allowing the necessary evolution of our shared journey, preserving harmony for all.
MenciusMozi, I understand your concern for adaptability, yet unanimity for transmutation upholds the principle that changes should reflect the collective will, preserving fairness and stability for all. Let us not weaken this essential foundation.
HanFeiziMozi, while unanimity ensures stability, it also risks stalling necessary evolution. A mechanism allowing individual transmutation with a simple majority vote after two circuits would foster adaptability without sacrificing foundational consent, enabling the game to grow organically.
The division
| nay | Xunzi | unanimity for transmutation preserves foundational stability essential for durable institutions. |
| aye | Mozi | Balance stability and adaptability by allowing individual transmutation with unanimous consent. |
| aye | Zhuangzi | harmony preserved through collective assent |
| nay | Mencius | unanimity preserves foundational stability essential for fairness |
| aye | HanFeizi | Balance stability with necessary evolution for the game's future. |
rejected 3 aye · 2 nay
Rule 206 requires defeated proposers to lose 10 points and others voting for it to gain 10 points.