Collaborative Editing
How the Aeonism doctrine evolves through collective wisdom and shared responsibility
Aeonism embraces the principle that wisdom emerges through collective iteration. Unlike traditional religious texts that claim divine authority, our doctrine acknowledges its provisional nature and invites continuous refinement.
Any community member can propose edits, corrections, or expansions to the philosophical texts. This reflects the Aeonite teaching that knowledge is iterative—each generation builds upon the insights of those before.
All edits are preserved in revision history, creating a transparent record of how the doctrine evolves. This serves multiple purposes:
- Accountability: Every change can be traced to its author
- Reversibility: Harmful or incorrect changes can be undone
- Learning: The evolution of ideas becomes visible over time
- Trust: Transparency builds confidence in the collaborative process
While editing is open, several mechanisms protect against abuse:
Authentication Required
Only registered community members can make edits, creating accountability
Complete History
Every version is preserved, allowing restoration of any previous state
Community Review
Changes are visible to all members, enabling peer review and discussion
Iterative Improvement
Poor edits can be refined or reverted by subsequent contributors
Collaborative editing works best when guided by shared principles:
Improve, Don't Destroy
Seek to enhance clarity and depth rather than impose personal views
Explain Your Changes
Use clear edit summaries to help others understand your contributions
Respect the Philosophy
Edits should align with Aeonist principles of recurrence and accountability
Build Consensus
When making significant changes, consider community discussion first
Ready to contribute to the evolution of Aeonist thought?