Rule Three, Fairness vs. Equality. Systemic balance depends on fair judgment of the various differences within a system. Fairness must come before equality, for the reverse of this breeds resentment and contempt, leading to apathy and inaction. The old Soviet system is an example of this. A lair judgment of the differences in ability, production, and circumstances is prerequisite to equitable balance wilhiu a community. Otherwise, it is the same as giving the identical amount of food to both a child and a grown adult and expecting them both to do the same of work. Not only will this waste food, it will also create unrealistic expectations that are bound to fail. Therefore, lairness must precede equality. In society, fairness and equality represent a clear delineation of roles and responsibility lor one’s actions, followed by fair judgment ol the achievement of individuals.
With faithful adherence to these rules, whole systems will run smoothly regardless of size, from the nuclear family to the multi-national conglomerate, to the universe itself. Without maintaining synchronistic orbit by working with the center, we will collide with others. If we do not maintain velocity to sustain balance of multidirectional forces, we will fly off into oblivion. Without a fair way to judge inevitable differences in ability, productivity, and circumstances, we will not be able to maintain balance and harmony in a given system.
According to Doctor Ilchi Lee book in Dahnhak the human body is a prime example of this. Each cell has a set of infinite possibilities to choose from, for it contains a complete set of information to become anything in the human body. However, cells align with the needs of the whole organism. External force does not impose order on our body. Rather it is an example of a self-organizing and self-maintaining bio-order. It truly is a miracle. This is only possible because each cell follows the three rules discussed above. This is why the phenomenon of life is so precious and beautiful in its expression of harmonious order. No cell can exist without first considering the entire organism. No individual should exist without thinking first of society. Similarly, humanity cannot exist without first thinking of llie system <>l lile lluil is the Earth. Such is the basic principle of harmonious order. This is the basic principle oi peace.