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First Three Laws Worksheet

Purpose​

This worksheet helps learners move from vague island talk to the rules a group needs right away.

When to Use It​

  • Week 3
  • Any later review when a learner wants to compare foundational rules with later rule updates

Student Directions​

Imagine a brand-new society with no rules yet. Write only the first three laws you think are truly necessary.

Facilitator Notes​

  • Keep asking, "What problem does this solve right now?"
  • Push for rules that are specific enough to use but small enough to justify.
  • Replace loaded or romantic scenarios with low-stakes autonomy or resource disputes.

Template​

THE FIRST THREE LAWS OF ______________________

Domain or society:
Who is in it?
What shared resources or risks matter first?

LAW 1
The law:
Problem it solves:
Why this needs to happen now:
Who enforces it:
What counts as a breach:
Possible tricky what-if or sneaky gap:

LAW 2
The law:
Problem it solves:
Why this needs to happen now:
Who enforces it:
What counts as a breach:
Possible tricky what-if or sneaky gap:

LAW 3
The law:
Problem it solves:
Why this needs to happen now:
Who enforces it:
What counts as a breach:
Possible tricky what-if or sneaky gap:

One situation my first three laws still do not cover:

Younger Learner Adaptation​

  • Reduce to two laws.
  • Let the learner draw each problem and solution.
  • Use sentence starters: "We need a rule about..."

Older Learner Extension​

  • Add a column for "who exactly this law applies to."
  • Add a priority note: which law should control if two laws conflict?