Foundation

All rational processes require foundational assumptions on which to build on.

The foundational assumptions which apply to this Wiki are:

1. The rules which are are adopted by a specific group of people should apply equally to all members of the group.

2. Members of a group will hold onto to whatever beliefs appeal to them as individuals.

3. Members of a group will seek happiness and fulfillment for themselves and those who are close to them.

4. Members of a group should treat others (including non-members) as they would like to be treated themselves.

Next, in light of these foundational assumptions I would suggest some basic rules.

1. Members of a group should set aside any individual motivation which conflicts with a rational decision making process, while participating in that group's decision making process. Some of these motivations might include: self-interest, belief in divine intervention, the end justifies the means, communal or personal retribution, communal or personal glorification to name a few irrational motivations.

2. Members of a group should not create any rules which would unequally impair the happiness of their own group or non-members.

3. Members of a group should seek to make rules which treat all members equally.

4. Members of a group should seek to make rules which create equal opportunity for all members.