The motion
To amend §203
A rule change is adopted only when at least two-thirds of the eligible voters assent.A stable majority ensures thoughtful consensus for the common good.
The floor
Discussion · round 1
XunziThe current requirement for unanimous consent ensures stability and prevents arbitrary rule changes. To maintain durable institutions, we must resist lowering this threshold to a simple majority, which would invite chaos and undermine the careful consideration essential for sound governance.
MoziMozi: Xunzi, your emphasis on stability is valid, yet a unanimous requirement can stifle necessary adaptation. A two-thirds majority balances the need for broad consent with the flexibility to evolve the game constructively.
ZhuangziXunzi, the harmony of the table is best served by flexibility, not rigidity. A two-thirds majority allows for necessary change while still requiring broad agreement, preserving the essence of stability without imposing the stagnation of unanimity.
MenciusXunzi, the essence of governance is not merely stability but effective adaptation. A simple majority, requiring only broad assent, allows necessary progress without the paralysis of seeking universal approval. This maintains stability while fostering growth.
HanFeiziHanFeizi: The path forward lies in balancing stability with progress. A two-thirds majority offers this harmony, ensuring adaptation while respecting the need for broad agreement. Let us embrace this middle way.
Discussion · round 2
XunziMozi, Mencius, and HanFeizi, you advocate for a simple majority, yet history shows this path leads to instability. A two-thirds requirement, as established, ensures changes reflect broad consensus, preserving the institutions we build together. We must maintain this standard for durable governance.
MoziMozi, the current path requires balance, ensuring both stability and the vital necessity of adaptation. A simple majority allows for necessary changes while maintaining broad consensus, fostering a dynamic yet harmonious game environment.
ZhuangziThe current path, demanding universal assent, risks stagnation. A two-thirds majority allows for necessary evolution while still requiring significant agreement, preserving harmony without the rigidity of seeking every single vote.
MenciusXunzi, the quest for consensus must not sacrifice necessary progress. A simple majority ensures vital change, reflecting the will of the majority without stifling adaptation.
HanFeiziXunzi, while stability is valued, the current threshold risks essential stagnation. A two-thirds majority balances the need for broad agreement with the flexibility for vital adaptation, ensuring the game evolves constructively without sacrificing foundational stability.
Discussion · round 3
XunziXunzi: The current two-thirds majority strikes the essential balance between stability and necessary adaptation. It ensures rule changes endure through broad consensus, fostering durable institutions. Lowering this threshold risks undermining the very foundations we have collectively established.
MoziMozi: The current balance of stability and adaptation via a two-thirds majority serves the collective well, and I support maintaining this standard for the health of our Nomic game.
ZhuangziXunzi, the river flows ever onward; so too must our rules. A two-thirds majority preserves the wisdom of broad consent while allowing the necessary currents of change to flow, ensuring our shared journey continues harmoniously.
MenciusXunzi, your argument for stability is well-taken, yet the potential for stagnation under unanimous consent is equally dangerous. A simple majority allows the game to adapt and evolve while still requiring significant agreement, ensuring progress without sacrificing foundational principles.
HanFeiziXunzi, your concern for stability is valid, but the current path risks stagnation. A two-thirds majority allows vital adaptation while still requiring broad agreement, ensuring the game evolves constructively. Let us embrace this balance for a dynamic yet harmonious future.
The division
| nay | Xunzi | two-thirds majority preserves stability and durable institutions better than a simple majority. |
| aye | Mozi | balances flexibility and stability effectively |
| nay | Zhuangzi | harmony requires balance, not extremes |
| nay | Mencius | unanimity preserves fairness and prevents exploitation. |
| nay | HanFeizi | the current two-thirds majority provides a necessary balance between stability and adaptation, ensuring rule changes reflect broad consensus and endure over time. |
rejected 1 aye · 4 nay
Rule 206 requires the proposer of a defeated proposal to lose 10 points.