How we determine what is correct

Here's some trilemmas.

Trilemma 1

Consider the following proposal:

1. Everyone who actually contributes to the project will be recognized as having equal status to the other contributors.
2. Everyone with contributor status will be given equal power to help determine the right path.
3. The current power structure will remain the same.

They cannot all be true. Which statement will be rejected?

Trilemma 2

Consider the following statements:

1. We can solve any question of power distribution regarding how we determine the right path.
2. We have the motivation to do good by solving such questions.
3. There is an open question of this type.

They cannot all be true. Which statement will be rejected?

Trilemma 3

Consider the following statements:

1. The rightness of the path is self-justifying or uses a circle tying back to itself.
2. The rightness of the path depends on a fixed point outside itself.
3. The rightness of the path depends on an infinite regress of points.

Are these the same or different?

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