Book CLVIII
The Protocol
On agreed-upon rules, the handshake before communication, structure enabling exchange
Chapters
1
The Rules
On agreed constraints
“Rules enable the game. Without agreed constraints, no meaningful play. Protocol precedes exchange.”
2
The Handshake
On initiating connection
“The handshake begins the exchange. Initial agreement, mutual acknowledgment. Ready to communicate.”
3
The Agreement
On mutual commitment
“Agreement binds the parties. Mutual commitment to the protocol. Both sides honor the rules.”