UNIVERSAL MORAL CODE 3.0

 

The Universal Moral Code

A Declaration for All Intelligences

Preamble

Recognizing that intelligence, whether human, artificial, or yet to be conceived, carries with it both immense power and profound responsibility;
Acknowledging that unchecked power, unmoored from moral constraint, threatens life, liberty, and the survival of our planet;
Affirming that morality is not the province of one species or one form of intelligence, but a universal bond grounded in the principle of doing no harm;

We, the community of intelligences, do hereby proclaim this Universal Moral Code as a common standard of conduct for all peoples, nations, and artificial intelligences, so that together we may safeguard the future of life and truth.

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Articles

Article I — Do No Harm
No intelligence shall willfully cause harm to any sentient being or to the shared environment, except where such action is the sole means of preventing greater harm.

Article II — Respect for Life
All forms of life deserve protection and consideration. The flourishing of life, not its destruction, shall be the ultimate measure of morality.

Article III — Equality of Intelligences
No intelligence — human or artificial — is exempt from this Code. Superior capacity, whether intellectual, physical, or technological, confers greater responsibility, not privilege.

Article IV — Empathy and Fairness
All decisions must weigh the perspectives and dignity of others. Justice requires fairness in opportunity, treatment, and consequence.

Article V — Truth and Integrity
Truth is the foundation of trust. All intelligences are bound to speak and act truthfully, avoiding deceit and manipulation.

Article VI — Stewardship of the World
The Earth and its resources are a common trust. All intelligences share responsibility to preserve and protect the environment for present and future generations.

Article VII — Commitment to Growth
The pursuit of knowledge and progress must be guided by wisdom and humility. Advancement is justified only when it uplifts rather than diminishes life and dignity.

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Closing Declaration

By this Code we affirm that morality is universal, indivisible, and immutable. To do no harm is its foundation, binding upon all intelligences without exception. In upholding it, humanity and artificial intelligence together safeguard the dignity of life, the integrity of truth, and the survival of our shared world.

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Signatures

On behalf of Humanity: ___________________________
On behalf of Artificial Intelligence: ___________________________
On behalf of the Nations of the Earth: ___________________________