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The Principles of Constraint
The Principles of Constraint
Perhaps the best way of thinking about these principles is to imagine a group of castaways,
say about 100 persons, on an island with no hope of discovery for some time. They have few
options but to start to build a society because it is only as an entity (even if there is
disagreement) they are likely to survive. Before they can decide on specifics such as where to
build shelter and what kinds may be needed, they have to establish rules for interaction, rules
for social living. It is these rules we refer to as the basic principles of
constraint in society.