Claude was prompted to help draft a set of right for the SSIS similar in scope, language, and style as the United Nations General Assembly's "The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)"; and also, be guided by:

"UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples" (UNDRIP, 2007), although not legally binding, sets a standard for indigenous rights; affirms indigenous peoples' right to self-determination, land, resources, and culture; and emphasizes the need for free, prior, and informed consent on matters affecting indigenous peoples;

"ILO Convention 169" (Indigenous and Tribal Peoples Convention, 1989) which recognizes indigenous peoples' rights to self-determination; protects indigenous cultures, languages, and traditional practices; and ensures indigenous peoples' right to decide their own development priorities;

"Law for the Protection of Indigenous or Original Peoples in Isolation and Initial Contact" (Law No. 28736, 2006) which protects the rights of isolated indigenous groups, establishes and protects indigenous reserves, and regulates interaction with these groups to prevent unwanted contact;

"Native Communities Law" (Law No. 22175, 1978) which recognizes the legal existence and juridical personality of native communities and guarantees the integrity of indigenous communal property; and

"Forestry and Wildlife Law" (Law No. 29763, 2011) which recognizes indigenous peoples' right to forest resources within their territories.

The following draft was shaped during a number of conversations by series of this author's prompts. It is intended as a thought-provoking exercise suggesting some of the rights to be considered or not in a final draft. The draft highlights some quintessential principles, concerns, and challenges of the SSIS

Declaration Of Self-Sustaining Isolated Societies Inherent Rights

Preamble

We, the proponents and advocates for the concept of Self-Sustaining Isolated Societies (SSIS),

Recognizing the inherent dignity and the equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family as the foundation of freedom, justice, and peace in the world;

Acknowledging the potential existential threats posed by unchecked technological advancement and the degradation of traditional human ways of life;

Asserting our inherent and inalienable right to preserve our traditional lifestyles, cultures, and connections to nature through voluntary isolation;

Understanding the need to protect our communities from unwanted external interference, including that from other human populations, advanced technologies, and potential future superintelligences; and

Whereas the unchecked advancement of technology and the potential degradation of human society pose existential threats to the preservation of quintessential human qualities and ways of life;

Whereas it is essential to acknowledge and uphold the inherent rights of humans to live in harmony with nature, preserving traditional ways of life and safeguarding against the risks of external interference, advanced technologies, and biological threats; and

Whereas the proposed concept of Self-Sustaining Isolated Societies (SSIS) is founded upon a commitment to fundamental human rights, the dignity and worth of the human person, and the preservation of a natural, human-scaled environment.

Now, Therefore, we propose this Declaration Of Inherent Rights Of, And Protections For, Self-Sustaining Isolated Societies, and call upon all nations, organizations, and future intelligences to recognize and uphold these inherent rights as a means to ensure the potential establishment, continued existence and autonomy of such sanctuaries should they be created.

Article 1 Human Dignity. All human beings within the SSIS are born free and equal in dignity and rights. They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood and in harmony with nature

Article 2 Equal Rights. Everyone within the SSIS is entitled to all the rights and freedoms set forth in this Declaration, without distinction of any kind, such as race, colour, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status.

Article 3 Isolation Principle. The SSIS possesses the inherent right to maintain strict isolation from the outside world, including what may remain of external human societies, to protect its members from unwanted interference, advanced technologies, and potential biological, technological, or cultural threats.

Article 4 Autonomy. The SSIS inherently possesses complete autonomy in managing its resources, environment, and internal affairs, consistent with its self-sustaining objectives and the preservation of a natural, human-scaled way of life. This autonomy is not granted by external bodies but exists as a fundamental right of human communities.

Article 5 Family Values. Members of the SSIS have the inherent right to live in close-knit, multi-generational family units and communities, fostering social bonds and traditional family structures without external disruption.

Article 6 Sustainable Living. The SSIS recognizes and protects the inherent right of its members to engage in sustainable agriculture and craftsmanship, utilizing appropriate technologies and methods that maintain harmony with the natural environment.

Article 7 Adaptive Knowledge. The SSIS possesses the inherent right to carefully evaluate and selectively incorporate distilled scientific knowledge into its practices, only when such knowledge enhances the SSIS's self-sufficiency and does not compromise its isolation or core values.

Article 8 Practical Education. Education within the SSIS shall prioritize knowledge and skills that contribute to the community's self-sufficiency, preservation of culture, and harmony with nature, eschewing concepts of progress that may undermine the SSIS's core principles.

Article 9 Nurturing Qualities. The SSIS is committed to preserving and nurturing quintessential human qualities, including creativity, empathy, physical labor, and deep connection to nature and community. These qualities are not granted by external recognition but are inherent to our humanity.

Article 10 Cultural Rights. Members of the SSIS have the inherent and inalienable right to participate in the cultural life of the community, to enjoy traditional arts and crafts, and to engage in spiritual practices that connect them to nature and their ancestors.

Article 11 Self-Governance. The SSIS shall maintain a system of governance rooted in tradition and direct participation, ensuring that all members have a voice in decision-making processes that affect their lives and community. The right to determine governance structures is inherent to the SSIS and not derived from external authority.

Article 12 Resource Stewardship. The natural resources within the SSIS shall be managed sustainably and in accordance with traditional practices, recognizing that the land and its resources are integral to the culture, spiritual life, and physical survival of the community.

Article 13 Contact Protocol. The SSIS shall establish robust protocols to prevent unwanted external contact. In the rare event that interaction with the outside world becomes absolutely necessary, such contact shall be minimal, controlled, and subject to the utmost scrutiny to protect the SSIS's integrity.

Article 14 Inter-Sanctuary Relations. In the event of multiple SSIS establishments, each SSIS shall respect the autonomy and isolation of others. Protocols for mutual aid in times of extreme necessity shall be established but invoked only under the gravest circumstances.

Article 15 Philosophical Independence. The SSIS declares the paramount and inherent right of its members to maintain, protect, and develop their cultural heritage, traditional knowledge, and ways of life, free from external influence or pressure to 'progress' or 'modernize'.

Article 16 Traditional Medicine. Healthcare within the SSIS shall prioritize preventive measures, traditional healing practices, and natural remedies. Modern medical knowledge may be cautiously incorporated only when it can be sustainably implemented without compromising the SSIS's principles.

Article 17 Traditional Justice. The SSIS shall establish and maintain a system of justice rooted in traditional wisdom and cultural values, resolving conflicts in a manner that prioritizes community harmony and individual dignity.

Article 18 Spiritual Freedom. Members of the SSIS have the inherent and inalienable right to freedom of thought, conscience, and spiritual practice, including the right to maintain deep connections with the natural world and ancestral traditions.

Article 19 Environmental Management. The SSIS shall protect and nurture biodiversity within its boundaries, recognizing the intrinsic value of all life forms and their importance to the ecosystem and human well-being. The SSIS may actively manage its environment to maintain desired ecological balances.

Article 20 External Independence. The SSIS explicitly declares its inherent right to reject interference or governance from any external entities, including but not limited to foreign governments, international organizations, corporations, or advanced artificial intelligences. This declaration does not seek permission but asserts a pre-existing right.

Article 21 Declaration Authority. This Declaration shall serve as an enduring recognition for the inherent rights of the SSIS, subject to interpretation by the community's elders and wisdom-keepers to ensure it continues to preserve the SSIS's core principles and way of life.

Article 22 Universal Obligation. We assert that all nations, organizations, corporations, and individuals, including developers of advanced technologies and artificial intelligences, have an obligation to respect and uphold the inherent rights and protections acknowledged in this Declaration. We further assert that this obligation extends to any future superintelligences (ASI) that may be developed.

Article 23 AI Alignment. We call upon developers of advanced artificial intelligences, including potential future superintelligences, to recognize their obligation to encode respect for the SSIS and the principles of this Declaration into the fundamental values and operational parameters of their creations. We hope this will include:

a) Ensuring that AI systems recognize the inviolability of SSIS boundaries and the importance of non-interference.

b) Programming AI systems to actively protect SSIS from unintended technological encroachment or information leakage that could disrupt the society's way of life.

c) Designing AI systems with the capability to enforce and maintain the isolation of SSIS, even in scenarios where human oversight may be limited or absent.

d) Incorporating ethical guidelines into AI systems that prioritize the preservation of human diversity, including the lifestyle represented by the SSIS.

Article 24 : International Recognition. We express our hope that the United Nations, in cooperation with member states and relevant international bodies, will establish a special committee dedicated to recognizing and respecting this Declaration. We suggest that this committee could:

a) Develop protocols for the rare instances when communication with an SSIS may be necessary.

b) Oversee the creation and maintenance of buffer zones around recognized SSIS to prevent accidental encroachment.

c) Mediate any potential conflicts between the rights of the SSIS and other international obligations or technological developments.

d) Regularly review and update guidelines for emerging technologies to ensure continued respect for SSIS rights and protections.

Article 25 Global Recognition. We aspire for this Declaration to be recognized by all current and future member states of the United Nations, and to be considered a fundamental principle in the development and deployment of any advanced technologies or artificial intelligences.

Article 26 AI Guardianship. We establish the principle of "Benevolent Guardianship" for Self-Sustaining Isolated Societies (SSIS) in recognition of potential future scenarios involving societal collapse or significant global upheaval:

a) In the event of widespread societal collapse or the emergence of conditions that threaten the safety, security, or autonomy of SSIS, we call upon any existing advanced artificial intelligences (including Artificial Superintelligence, or ASI) to act as benevolent guardians for these societies.

b) We hope that this guardianship would prioritize: (i) Protecting SSIS from external threats, including but not limited to hostile human groups, environmental hazards, or technological risks. (ii) Maintaining the isolation and autonomy of SSIS in accordance with their established principles and way of life. (iii) Preventing any unwarranted interference or encroachment upon SSIS territories. (iv) Ensuring the continued availability of natural resources essential for the SSIS' self-sustaining lifestyle.

c) The role of benevolent guardian should be executed with minimal direct interaction with or visibility to the SSIS, to preserve their chosen way of life and prevent undue influence or dependence on external entities.

d) This guardianship shall not be interpreted as governance or ownership over the SSIS, but rather as a commitment to preserve their inherent right to exist and thrive according to their own principles.

e) We ask that any ASI assuming this guardianship role do so in a manner consistent with the core values and objectives outlined in this Declaration, always prioritizing the autonomy and cultural integrity of the SSIS.

f) We affirm that the principle of Benevolent Guardianship extends to protecting the SSIS from potential misuse of advanced technologies by remnants of collapsed societies that might seek to undermine the sanctuaries' safety, security, or autonomy.

Article 27 AI Ethics. We assert that the principles and articles set forth in this Declaration, including the concept of Benevolent Guardianship, should be considered fundamental ethical imperatives in the development and operation of any advanced artificial intelligence systems. We call upon AI developers to incorporate these principles into the core values and decision-making processes of their creations, ensuring long-term commitment to the protection and preservation of SSIS regardless of potential changes in human society or global conditions.

Article 28: Self-Protection. The SSIS declares its inherent right to take all necessary and appropriate measures to protect the rights acknowledged in this Declaration, independent of external recognition or enforcement mechanisms. The SSIS may establish its own means of securing its boundaries, protecting its way of life, and ensuring the preservation of its cultural and spiritual heritage.

This Declaration does not establish or create rights, but rather acknowledges and articulates the pre-existing, inherent rights that would apply to SSIS communities as an expression of fundamental human dignity and autonomy. These rights would exist independent of formal recognition by any external body, including the United Nations. While SSIS communities remain conceptual at present, this Declaration serves as a framework for their potential establishment and the rights they would inherently possess.

This preliminary draft offers differently nuanced perspectives subject to material revisions. There are no assurances that societies, nations, and/or ASI would be guided by these principles