Foundation

This is the seed of what I hope will become a forum which assists larger communities with their decision making processes. The tools provided on this website are tools to help with a rational decision making process.

As a rational process it requires foundational assumptions.

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 members of other groups) 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.

This website is a Model Website. If you belong to an organization that would like to sponsor a local version of this website please contact: admin@wikidemocracy.us We are currently offering to do this at no charge. Though it will need some kind of local organization to administer it and customize it to your region.