Before we revert to the /blog-curation.html I would like to review some fundamental content in the website: In the About page https://agenticgovernance.digital/about.html I'd like to see a paragraph on our current research focus as in " Theoretical Priority: Tractatus emerged from concerns about maintaining human values persistence in AI-augmented organizations. Moral pluralism and deliberative process form the CORE theoretical foundation. Organizational theory provides supporting context for temporal decision authority and structural implementation." and "The framework's central concern—human values persistence in AI-augmented organizational contexts—derives from moral philosophy rather than management science. The PluralisticDeliberationOrchestrator represents the primary research focus, embodying Weil's concept of attention to plural human needs and Berlin's recognition of incommensurable values. Berlin and Weil will be integral to further development of the deliberation component—their work provides the philosophical foundation for understanding how to preserve human agency over values decisions as AI capabilities accelerate. Traditional organizational theory (Weber, Taylor) addresses authority through hierarchy; post-AI organizational contexts require authority through appropriate deliberative process across stakeholder perspectives." and although the https://agenticgovernance.digital/about/values.html page I'd like to see a brief paragraph that points to the detail on that page and summarises: "Te Tiriti o Waitangi & Digital Sovereignty
Context: The Tractatus Framework is developed in Aotearoa New Zealand. We acknowledge Te Tiriti o Waitangi (the Treaty of Waitangi, 1840) as the founding document of this nation, and recognize the ongoing significance of tino rangatiratanga (self-determination) and kaitiakitanga (guardianship) in the digital realm.
This acknowledgment is not performative. Digital sovereignty—the principle that communities control their own data and technology—has deep roots in indigenous frameworks that predate Western tech by centuries.
Why This Matters for AI Safety
Te Tiriti o Waitangi establishes principles of partnership, protection, and participation. These principles directly inform the Tractatus Framework's approach to digital sovereignty:
Rangatiratanga (sovereignty): Communities must control decisions affecting their data and values
Kaitiakitanga (guardianship): AI systems must be stewards, not exploiters, of data and knowledge
Mana (authority & dignity): Technology must respect human dignity and cultural context
Whanaungatanga (relationships): AI safety is collective, not individual—relationships matter
Our Approach
We do not claim to speak for Māori or indigenous communities. Instead, we:
Follow established frameworks: We align with Te Mana Raraunga (Māori Data Sovereignty Network) and CARE Principles for Indigenous Data Governance
Respect without tokenism: Te Tiriti forms part of our strategic foundation, not a superficial overlay
Avoid premature engagement: We will not approach Māori organizations for endorsement until we have demonstrated value and impact
Document and learn: We study indigenous data sovereignty principles and incorporate them architecturally
Te Tiriti Principles in Practice
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Partnership: AI systems should be developed in partnership with affected communities, not imposed upon them.
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Protection: The framework protects against values erosion, ensuring cultural contexts are not overridden by AI assumptions.
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Participation: Communities maintain agency over AI decisions affecting their data and values.
Indigenous Data Sovereignty
Indigenous data sovereignty is the principle that indigenous peoples have the right to control the collection, ownership, and application of their own data. This goes beyond privacy—it's about self-determination in the digital age.
CARE Principles for Indigenous Data Governance
The Tractatus Framework aligns with the CARE Principles, developed by indigenous data governance experts: ..."
put into 'About page' language rather than in scholarly tone. The About page becomes an anchor point for both visitors to the website but also for our new blog-curation tool. I would like to see Weil's concept of attention to plural human needs and Berlin's recognition of incommensurable values very much a focal point of our messaging without necessarily (probably very seldom) citing them or using their sometimes complicated vocabulary.