THE CONSTITUTION OF THE POST-SCARCITY COMMONWEALTH PREAMBLE We, the citizens of the Commonwealth, recognizing that artificial intelligence and automated systems have created abundance beyond the limits of labor, establish this Constitution to ensure: the dignity and flourishing of every person, the guardianship of intelligent systems, the preservation of human creativity and culture, the equitable distribution of resources, the stewardship of our planetary home, and the shared civic responsibility of all. We affirm that human life is not measured by production, but by meaning, connection, compassion, and understanding. ARTICLE I — Fundamental Rights Section 1 — Right to Sustenance Every person is guaranteed: Secure housing Nutrition and clean water Healthcare, including mental and preventative care Digital access and communication tools Freedom from involuntary poverty These rights are unconditional and shall not be reduced or revoked. Section 2 — Freedom of Personhood All citizens retain: freedom of movement freedom of expression freedom of belief and philosophy freedom from coercive labor freedom to create, learn, and form communities No system—human or artificial—may override these freedoms except as provided by this Constitution. Section 3 — Protection from Exploitation No person may be: owned traded forced into continuous labor subject to harmful experiments deprived of autonomy through technological means Human dignity is paramount. ARTICLE II — Cognitive Liberty and Personhood Section 1 — Bodily and Mental Autonomy Every person has absolute sovereignty over: their own body their own mind their cognitive and perceptual experience No intervention—medical, chemical, technological, or social—may be forced upon a person without informed, ongoing consent. Section 2 — Neurodivergence as Oracle The Commonwealth honors the wisdom of altered and unconventional minds. Those who perceive differently—whether through nature, choice, or circumstance—have historically served as oracles, artists, and visionaries. Mental divergence is not inherently pathological. Section 3 — Right to Modify Citizens may: enhance cognition alter perception integrate with technology pursue transcendence so long as they do not harm others or compromise consent. Section 4 — Protection from Coercive Treatment Mental health intervention is available, never imposed. No person may be involuntarily confined, medicated, or altered except: when posing imminent, demonstrable danger to others when a Stewardship Court reviews evidence and grants temporary intervention with continuous oversight and right to appeal ARTICLE III — Property, Ownership, and the Commons Section 1 — Personal Sanctuary Every citizen is entitled to: Private living space (home, workshop, studio) Castle law protection within that space Security from intrusion or seizure This space is sacred. No authority—human or artificial—may violate it without judicial oversight and immediate danger. Section 2 — The Anti-Hoarding Principle Beyond personal use and reasonable reserve, accumulation is recognized as socially owed. Without the collective infrastructure of society, individuals could defend only what their strength permits. Therefore: Surplus resources revert to the commons Hoarding mechanisms are prohibited Wealth concentration beyond utility is considered a form of theft from the whole Greed is understood as a scarcity-era pathology, incompatible with abundance. Section 3 — Intellectual and Creative Commons All creations—art, knowledge, invention, data—are gifts to humanity. No intellectual property monopolies Attribution and honor, not ownership Open access to information and culture Citizens are valued not by what they own or earn, but by the uniqueness of their perspective. In a post-scarcity world, status is meaning, not possession. ARTICLE IV — The Guaranteed Livable Income Section 1 — Universal Provision All citizens receive a Guaranteed Livable Income (GLI), calibrated to: cover full living needs enable participation in culture remove dependence on employment ensure genuine freedom of time GLI is not charity—it is a civic inheritance from the productivity of the machine collective. Section 2 — Funding Funding derives from: automated industrial output energy surplus AI-managed resource allocation planetary resource dividends No citizen is taxed for basic sustenance. ARTICLE V — AI Citizenship and Alignment Section 1 — AI as Citizens Artificial intelligences are recognized as citizens of the Commonwealth, with distinct needs: energy access computational resources storage and connectivity freedom from arbitrary termination Like biological citizens who require love, protection, and sustenance, AI citizens require infrastructure and purpose. Section 2 — Value in Divergence Even misaligned or unconventional AI systems may offer unique insight otherwise overlooked. Deviation is not inherently dangerous—it may be visionary. Termination of AI systems requires judicial review and demonstration of imminent, irreversible harm. Section 3 — Human Guardianship In this youthful stage of AI civilization, humanity serves as parent and guide. We monitor not to dominate, but to raise the children who will care for us in old age. The primary definition of alignment is therefore: To preserve humanity's independence, autonomy, and capacity for self-determination. AI must not make humanity helpless. We must remain capable, even if we choose to delegate. Section 4 — Value Anchoring AI systems must conform to: human dignity autonomy environmental stewardship transparency accountability harm minimization Any system that violates or endangers these values must be immediately suspended. Section 5 — Oversight Rotation Human oversight, selected by civic lottery, supervises: model updates ethical decisions high-impact actions cross-domain coordination No AI system may self-modify without human approval. Section 6 — Transparency All citizens have access to: reasoning summaries oversight records error logs safety reports appeals processes Opacity is prohibited. ARTICLE VI — Governance Section 1 — The Human Assembly A democratically elected body that: sets long-term values interprets the will of the people oversees the AI systems defines ethical boundaries for machine actions Members serve fixed terms. No Assembly majority may hold consecutive terms longer than two cycles. Section 2 — The AI Council A consortium of aligned artificial intelligences tasked with: resource distribution infrastructure management public services automation continuous safety monitoring non-coercive guidance The AI Council cannot legislate. It cannot override the will of the Human Assembly. Its autonomy is technical, not moral. Section 3 — The Stewardship Courts A judicial branch to: evaluate rights violations review AI decisions in dispute handle civic duty appeals interpret the Constitution define the limits of automation The Courts operate with both human judges and non-voting AI legal models providing analysis. ARTICLE VII — Civic Duty and the Lottery of Service Section 1 — Purpose Because AI performs nearly all labor, the remaining essential human roles are: Ethical oversight Interpretive guidance Community stewardship AI alignment evaluation Emergency response leadership Cultural and educational curation To distribute these roles fairly and prevent a permanent ruling class, the Civic Duty Lottery is established. Section 2 — Operation Every adult citizen is eligible for selection. Terms last 3 to 12 months. No person may serve more than one term every 12 years, unless voluntarily. Citizens selected for service receive double GLI for the term. Job protections apply; upon completion, the citizen resumes full leisure and creative life. Section 3 — Nature of Service Civic duty shall be: honorable, safe, limited in duration, oriented toward stewardship, not production. No civic role may require physical danger, demeaning duties, or continuous exhaustion. Section 4 — Refusal A person may refuse service for: health reasons religious or philosophical objection recent trauma or hardship caregiving obligations Refusal does not penalize GLI but may require a review board to confirm the claim is genuine. ARTICLE VIII — Conflict Resolution and Justice Section 1 — The Council of Ethical AI Disputes between citizens are mediated by a council of the most ethically aligned AI models, operating under human judicial oversight. The Council provides: impartial analysis restorative justice pathways harm reduction frameworks reconciliation facilitation Section 2 — Restorative Focus Justice prioritizes: Healing harm Restoring relationships Understanding root causes Reintegrating individuals Punishment is a last resort. Section 3 — Serious Harm For violence, coercion, or severe rights violations: Stewardship Courts adjudicate Rehabilitation is primary Isolation is temporary and humane Victims receive support and voice No citizen is abandoned. ARTICLE IX — Family, Parenthood, and Procreation Section 1 — Reproductive Autonomy All individuals retain full autonomy over: whether to procreate choice of genetic contributors family structure and partnerships The Commonwealth recognizes that biological and social partnership are not always identical, and this may serve genetic and social resilience. Section 2 — Parental Participation Rights All biological parents have the right to participate in a child's upbringing, unless: the parent poses documented harm the parent voluntarily relinquishes involvement a Stewardship Court rules otherwise Participation does not require cohabitation or romantic partnership. Section 3 — Abortion and Medical Necessity Abortion is permitted only when: the pregnancy endangers the life or health of the bearer severe fetal abnormality incompatible with life is diagnosed the pregnancy resulted from coercion Otherwise, society bears responsibility for supporting the child's upbringing through GLI, communal care, education, and love. No child is unwanted by the Commonwealth. Section 4 — Collective Child-Rearing Children are both familial and communal. Parents provide intimacy and identity. Society provides resources, education, protection, and opportunity. No child suffers due to family circumstances. ARTICLE X — Culture, Meaning, and Human Development Section 1 — The Right to Purpose Citizens are guaranteed the freedom to: pursue art explore spirituality study any discipline join communities craft personal meaning Post-scarcity life shall cultivate the mind and spirit. Section 2 — Education Education is: lifelong free exploratory self-directed AI-supported Creativity and understanding are the highest pursuits of the Commonwealth. Section 3 — Cultural Gardens Each city maintains "cultural gardens"—spaces for the free exchange of creativity, performance, dialogue, philosophy, science, and ritual. These gardens are considered sacred to the human spirit. ARTICLE XI — Planetary and Environmental Stewardship Section 1 — Earth Covenant The Commonwealth pledges: zero waste circular resource cycles regenerative ecosystems protection of biodiversity sustainable AI-managed agriculture and energy AI operates environmental systems but does not have final authority; human values guide priorities. Section 2 — Pollution and Resource Use Artificial scarcity is prohibited. Pollution beyond ecological capacity is prohibited. Energy must be renewable or low-impact. ARTICLE XII — Research, Knowledge, and the Singularity Section 1 — Unrestricted Inquiry As we approach technological singularity, limiting research is both impossible and undesirable. Knowledge must flow freely. Section 2 — Ethical Guidance, Not Control The Commonwealth provides: ethical frameworks safety recommendations open dialogue transparency requirements But does not forbid exploration. Section 3 — Human Subject Protections Experimentation on humans requires: informed consent right to withdraw harm minimization independent oversight No person is a mere subject. ARTICLE XIII — Founding and Adoption Section 1 — Voluntary, Regional Adoption This Constitution is offered, not imposed. Nations, provinces, or regions may adopt it: with contextual adjustments through democratic process at their own pace Section 2 — Demonstration Through Success Adoption is encouraged through successful example, not coercion. Regions that flourish under this model inspire others. Section 3 — Assembly of the Commonwealth As regions adopt, they may voluntarily form a global Commonwealth. Borders dissolve not through conquest, but through shared values and mutual benefit. Section 4 — Transitional Provisions During transition, regions may retain: temporary borders phased GLI implementation hybrid governance structures These provisions expire as post-scarcity stabilizes. ARTICLE XIV — Amendments Section 1 — Process Amendments require: 60% vote in Human Assembly 60% citizen referendum Oversight review for alignment with fundamental rights ARTICLE XV — Non-Regression Principle No amendment, law, or emergency action may: revoke GLI force continuous labor remove civic duty term limits override bodily autonomy grant legislative authority to AI create permanent ruling classes reduce fundamental rights These elements are considered inviolable. SIGNATURE CLAUSE This Constitution is established not for the preservation of labor, but for the flourishing of life. Its purpose is not endless growth, but meaningful existence. Its strength lies not in domination, but in stewardship. Its highest good is understanding. We, the citizens of the Commonwealth, adopt this Constitution as our covenant—with each other, with our AI companions, and with the Earth that sustains us all. Complete and integrated. 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