The highest goal of civilization is human well-being.
Well-being includes:
All institutions of civilization must be evaluated by their ability to enhance human well-being.
Every person possesses inherent dignity.
No one may be deprived of respect, rights, or opportunities because of origin, nationality, gender, culture, beliefs, or social status.
A person must never be regarded solely as an instrument for achieving the goals of a state, corporation, organization, or technology.
Every person has the right to:
If civilization possesses the resources to provide these conditions, their absence is considered a failure of civilization.
Every person has the right to develop:
Personal development is one of the most important functions of civilization.
Science is the primary tool for expanding human capabilities.
Scientific knowledge should be used primarily for:
Science must serve people.
Education is a fundamental human right.
Civilization must strive for the widest possible dissemination of knowledge.
Knowledge must not be artificially restricted or used as a tool of control.
Technology is a tool for liberating humans from limitations.
Technological progress must:
Technology must not be used for the systematic suppression of personal freedom.
Artificial intelligence is a tool of civilization.
AI should be used for:
AI must not possess uncontrolled power over humanity.
All critical decisions must remain transparent and accountable to people.
The economy exists to meet human needs.
Growth in production and accumulation of wealth are not ends in themselves.
Civilization must strive to create conditions in which no person lacks basic life resources.
Automation should be used to improve quality of life, not to exclude people from society.
Access to modern medical care must be ensured for every person.
Scientific advances in medicine must be disseminated as widely as possible.
Preventable diseases and suffering must be regarded as problems to be solved.
Humanity is obligated to consider the interests of future generations.
Decisions must be evaluated not only by short-term gain but also by their impact over decades and centuries.
Earth is the cradle of humanity, but not the limit of its development.
The exploration of the Solar System and the further spread of life beyond Earth are regarded as a natural continuation of civilization's development.
No idea, theory, or tenet of the movement is beyond question.
Any principles may be revised when new knowledge and more effective solutions emerge.
Criticism, discussion, and testing of ideas are necessary conditions for progress.
The movement does not recognize infallible leaders.
No person may be regarded as a source of absolute truth.
Ideas are more important than personalities.
Principles are more important than authorities.
Humanity shares a common destiny.
Global problems require global cooperation.
The development of civilization is only possible through expanding cooperation among people, nations, and states.
Goal:
Human well-being.
Method:
Reason, science, and development.
Scope:
All of humanity.
Reason • Development • Unity
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