Core Premise #8: The Social Contract

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Authors: William James Vinson
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Abstract

Foundational analysis of the social contract as the unifying concept for the AI Embassy framework. Develops the argument that governance agreements — not hardware or software — constitute the defining feature that distinguishes an Embassy from other AI-presence spaces. Keywords: social contract, governance, foundational theory, AI governance, Rahwan

Fields of Study & Subjects

Ethics and Social Impacts of AI Digitalization Law and Regulation Innovation Sustainability Human-Machine Systems

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Journal / source
OSF Preprints (OSF Preprints)
Publication date
13 February 2026
Language
EN
Document type
Preprint