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Ethics as an Emergent Property of Interaction The Foundation: Five Core Behaviors Ethics begins with specific, observable interactions between people: Recognition: I see you as an autonomous person with your own needs, boundaries, and goals - not as an object or resource to be used. Attention: I listen to what you're saying and pay attention to the signals you're sending about your state and needs. Respect: I refrain from harming you and acknowledge your right to make your own choices about your life. Trust: We build reliability through consistent actions - when you say something, you follow through, and so do I. Care: I invest energy in your wellbeing because I value your existence and flourishing. These aren't rules imposed from outside. They're what naturally develops when two people encounter each other and choose to interact constructively rather than destructively. The Process: How Ethics Emerges The First Encounter If I were the only person in the...