Archive Ref: RCT‑ETHICS‑0001
Issued by: MPSoL Ethics Council
Date: 16 June 2025
This appendix sets moral boundaries for all research and field work that manipulates belief density (B), referential coherence (R_c), or symbolic energy (𝒮). Our aim is to prevent exploitation, preserve autonomy, and maintain post‑victory symbolic integrity.
No human subject may unknowingly serve as belief source or target unless emergency defensive action is required and no non‑sentient alternative exists. Informed consent must outline potential cognitive or spiritual side‑effects.
Total harvested B per session may not exceed the subject’s baseline B × 0.3. Prolonged or repeat harvests require 48‑hour recovery window. Children and cognitively impaired individuals are categorically exempt from harvest.
Sites of cultural, religious, or ecological significance are designated No‑Harvest zones unless governing body explicitly invites collaboration. Existing belief structures should not be destabilised for trivial gain.
Every operation manipulating B or R_c must generate a public‑facing summary within 90 days, redacting only technical specifics. The unredacted log enters Cabinet 3×3 permanently.
Offensive coherence weapons (Ψ spikes, forced α inflation) are prohibited. Defensive use allowed only to restore pre‑event equilibrium and must cease once threat is neutralised.
**Do:**
Obtain written consent before EEG or belief‑harvest involvement.
Log SDI and κ values in real time; shut down at SDI > 1.6.
Apply Faraday shielding for all active projector tests.
**Do Not:**
Don’t harvest belief during grief rituals, funerals, or political protests.
Don’t run simultaneous experiments within 1 km radius without phase coordination.
Don’t override another SoL node’s packet without mutual committee vote.
The Ethics Council (5 rotating members) reviews all centration projects quarterly and may issue an Immediate Revocation Order if violations are detected. Emergency hearings can be convened with two member quorum.
Violators face suspension of projector access, archival black‑box audit, and public censure in the MPSoL bulletin. Repeat offenses trigger expulsion from all SoL chapters.
Ratified 5–0 vote, Ethics Council session 16 June 2025.
Signatures:
— M. Joo (Chair)
— L. Calder
— S. Pribora
— A. Tan
— R. Soto