Protocols & Governance
The Framework
The adaptive methodology and ethical standard for practice. This ensures all work is reproducible, safe, and aligned with ecological principles.
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I. Protocols
ActiveYour work here:
Create methodology templates that others can follow. Build version control systems for experimental workflows. Document procedures so thoroughly that replication becomes trivial. Establish open-hardware specification standards that turn ideas into buildable reality.
Useful backgrounds:
Research methodology, technical writing, open-source documentation, experimental design
Projects in this stream:
| Project | Looking For | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Methodology Templates | Researchers, technical writers | Future Work |
| Version Control Standards | Documentation specialists | Future Work |
II. Governance
In DevelopmentYour work here:
Define and uphold the Non-Lethal Mandate. Work in alignment with Re:Practise (re:earth, re:tech, re:align) to build ethical research infrastructure. Design transparent decision-making processes that scale. Create conflict resolution protocols that preserve community. Develop commons-based intellectual property frameworks. Provide legal support and community care. Shape how arc^ makes choices collectively.
Useful backgrounds:
Ethics, community organizing, legal frameworks, conflict mediation, commons governance, care work
Projects in this stream:
| Project | Looking For | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Lethal Mandate Documentation | Ethicists, writers | In Development |
| Decision-Making Framework | Community organizers, governance designers | Future Work |
| IP & Licensing Guide | Legal scholars, open-source advocates | Future Work |
III. Validation
Future WorkYour work here:
Build peer review systems that work openly. Create pre-registration workflows that prevent p-hacking and publication bias. Design decentralized verification methods so trust doesn't depend on institutions. Write code review tools for analysis pipelines. Make science actually reproducible.
Useful backgrounds:
Statistics, software development, data science, peer review, scientific integrity
Projects in this stream:
| Project | Looking For | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Open Peer Review System | Software developers, researchers | Future Work |
| Pre-Registration Platform | Data scientists, UX designers | Future Work |
| Code Review Tools | Developers, statisticians | Future Work |
Ready to contribute?
Design protocols, review ethics, write documentation, or help shape governance—your contribution ensures arc^ stays aligned with its values.
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