First Principles of Cotometism
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Cotometism begins from the most basic and universal condition of human life:
Each person has only one life, and that life is inherently vulnerable.
From this starting point, two principles follow: Life Autonomy and Reciprocity. These principles establish cotometism as a framework for evaluating human action, institutional design, and civic responsibility.
Life Autonomy Life Autonomy is the real capacity for a person to shape their life through meaningful decisions and actions.