AIM Framework glossary
I-Rights
Canonical definition
I-rights are entitlements to real scope for self-endorsed projects-autonomy, competence development, and meaningful relatedness-without systematic I-suppression.
Explanation
I-rights capture the idea that people are not just mouths to be fed or workers to be directed, but Individuals entitled to some protected space for education, creative and relational life, and self-chosen commitments. This means access to learning, time and resources for meaningful projects, and freedom from systems that treat humans purely as instruments for others' goals.
Epistemic status
Framework-Specific Construct (normative).