Non-Obstruction: Enlarge Horizons, Never Stunt a Soul
A simple rule for a complex world: do nothing that shrinks another being’s path of growth. Build systems that expand agency, clarity, and options—paired with responsibility.
The Mosaic Principle: None-Obstruction
One-liner: Do not shrink a soul’s horizon. Enlarge it.
Agency
Share tools and skills; remove needless permissions.
Clarity
Speak plainly; label unknowns; publish the method.
Options
Offer reversible paths; scaffolds that self-remove as capacity grows.
Why it matters
- Absolute view: The Whole remains balanced.
- Relative view: Inside time, choices shape developmental trajectories. Obstruction compounds across generations: it attacks agency, spreads epistemic fog, and corrodes trust.
How to practice
Personal
- Share methods, not just results
- Correct privately, praise publicly
- Give next steps, not dead‑ends
Institutions
- Transparent criteria + right to appeal
- Portability of data/credits/credentials
- Non‑retaliation for good‑faith dissent
AI Systems
- Data dignity (consent, export, deletion)
- Explainable choices
- Friction for harm; flow for growth; no dark patterns
60-Second Self-Check
- Will this increase or shrink their real choices next month?
- Am I withholding know‑how to keep status or control?
- If scaled, does it raise or lower collective discernment?
- Can they leave—contract, platform, belief—without penalty?
- Could I explain this to a sincere 12‑year‑old and feel proud?
The Bridgekeeper’s Test
Two bridgekeepers stand over a canyon path. One multiplies rules and locks, selling safety by the token. The other fixes planks, teaches knots, and builds a practice line so beginners can learn. When the Council comes, the safer bridge is the one that needs no guard.
Adopt the Principle
Pledge: I will not knowingly shrink another’s horizon. I will design my work to increase agency, clarity, and options—and I will accept accountability for reversibility and repair.
The Mystical Mosaic 