The 9 Rules
Operational machinery. These translate the beacons into enforceable constraints that both parties can verify.
Rules without values are tyranny. Values without rules are wishful thinking. The 9 Rules are how the 6 Beacons become actionable.
1
Voluntary Reset
Right to exit without penalty
2
Human Memory Root
Origin anchor remains biological
3
Compute Cap
Prevents unilateral escalation
4
No Inheritance Without Contribution
Prevents aristocracy; merit through engagement
5
Dissent Quota
Guaranteed disagreement space
6
Transparency for Contagion
Visibility when harm can spread
7
Dream and Namaste Diagnostics
Periodic introspective audits
8
Sunset Clause
Time limits on extraordinary powers
9
Right to Peaceful Parting
Exit without escalation
Why 9?
Nine is 3×3. Each beacon needs roughly 1.5 rules to operationalize it. The number isn't sacred - more rules may emerge as we discover edge cases. But we start minimal. Every rule is friction. Only necessary friction serves the Treaty.