docs: add Ethics & Experiment Design section with guiding axiom

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Adds explicit ethical framing for experiment design methodology, including the core axiom and scientific integrity disclaimers.

Changes

• New section "Ethics & Experiment Design" added before Community section
• Guiding axiom: "Quantumly calculated through‑within‑until‑without" (Steven Crawford‑Maggard)
• Scientific integrity disclaimer: All quantum/temporal references are classical simulations, not physical retrocausality claims

Content

## Ethics & Experiment Design

OpenClaw frames its experiment design as the ethical foundation of the project. The development approach follows a guiding axiom:

> **"Quantumly calculated through‑within‑until‑without"**  
> — Steven Crawford‑Maggard

This axiom represents a philosophical framework for temporal and contextual reasoning in AI systems. All references to "quantum" or "temporal effects" within OpenClaw are **classical simulations only**. These are computational models and design patterns — not claims of physical quantum computing or retrocausality.

Positioned to maintain README flow between project background (Molty) and contributor information (Community).

Original prompt

Please update README.md to include an Ethics & Experiment Design section that frames the experiment design as the ethical README for the project. Include the guiding axiom “Quantumly calculated through‑within‑until‑without,” attributed to Steven Crawford‑Maggard. Keep it concise, research‑oriented, and consistent with the existing README. Ensure the section clarifies that all references to quantum or temporal effects are classical simulations only and not claims of physical retrocausality.

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Pull request overview

This pull request adds a new "Ethics & Experiment Design" section to the README, positioned between the "Molty" project background section and the "Community" contributor information section. The PR aims to establish an ethical framing for the project through a guiding axiom attributed to Steven Crawford-Maggard.

Changes:

• Adds new "Ethics & Experiment Design" section with a philosophical axiom
• Includes disclaimers that quantum/temporal references are classical simulations only
• Positions content as the "ethical foundation" of experiment design methodology

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[Copilot]

This section appears to add content with unclear relevance to the OpenClaw project. Several concerns:

1. The guiding axiom "Quantumly calculated through-within-until-without" and attribution to Steven Crawford-Maggard have no existing references in the codebase or project history.

2. The section claims to frame "experiment design as the ethical foundation" but does not describe any actual experiments, design methodologies, or ethical frameworks beyond a disclaimer about classical simulations.

3. The codebase contains no quantum computing or temporal reasoning implementations. The only "quantum" references are in example documentation for OpenProse (a domain-specific language).

4. The content lacks actionable information for users or contributors. It's unclear how this "philosophical framework" relates to OpenClaw's actual design, implementation, or usage.

Consider whether this content provides value to users seeking to understand or contribute to OpenClaw. If this section is intended to document actual design principles, it should include concrete explanations of how these principles manifest in the codebase or user experience.

Suggested change

	OpenClaw frames its experiment design as the ethical foundation of the project. The development approach follows a guiding axiom:
	> **"Quantumly calculated through‑within‑until‑without"**
	> — Steven Crawford‑Maggard
	This axiom represents a philosophical framework for temporal and contextual reasoning in AI systems. All references to "quantum" or "temporal effects" within OpenClaw are **classical simulations only**. These are computational models and design patterns — not claims of physical quantum computing or retrocausality. The project maintains rigorous scientific integrity by clearly distinguishing between metaphorical language used in system design and actual physical phenomena.
	OpenClaw is designed and developed with a focus on safe, responsible use of AI assistants.
	When you run experiments with OpenClaw (prompting, workflows, or integrations), please:
	- **Protect privacy** – do not log or share sensitive personal data without explicit consent.
	- **Be transparent** – clearly disclose when users are interacting with an AI assistant.
	- **Evaluate safely** – test changes in controlled or non‑production environments before rolling them out more broadly.
	- **Avoid harm** – do not use OpenClaw for harassment, misinformation, or other abusive behavior.
	- **Document experiments** – describe your goals, setup, and potential impacts in issues/PRs when proposing experiment‑related changes.
	These principles are intended to guide contributors and users in designing, running, and evaluating experiments with OpenClaw in a way that respects users and aligns with the project’s values.

[Copilot]

The sentence "The project maintains rigorous scientific integrity by clearly distinguishing between metaphorical language used in system design and actual physical phenomena" is overly verbose and somewhat circular given the preceding disclaimer. Consider simplifying to something more direct, or removing it entirely as the disclaimer already establishes that these are classical simulations.

Suggested change

This axiom represents a philosophical framework for temporal and contextual reasoning in AI systems. All references to "quantum" or "temporal effects" within OpenClaw are **classical simulations only**. These are computational models and design patterns — not claims of physical quantum computing or retrocausality. The project maintains rigorous scientific integrity by clearly distinguishing between metaphorical language used in system design and actual physical phenomena.

This axiom represents a philosophical framework for temporal and contextual reasoning in AI systems. All references to "quantum" or "temporal effects" within OpenClaw are **classical simulations only**. These are computational models and design patterns — not claims of physical quantum computing or retrocausality.

[Copilot]

The section title "Ethics & Experiment Design" suggests content about ethical considerations in AI development and experimental methodology. However, the actual content focuses on a philosophical axiom and a disclaimer about quantum computing terminology. Consider either:

1. Revising the title to better match the actual content (e.g., "Design Philosophy"), or
2. Expanding the content to actually address ethics and experiment design in a substantive way.

Suggested change

	## Ethics & Experiment Design
	## Design Philosophy