Use when analyzing rebellion risk or diagnosing why uprisings succeed or fail. Applies the principle 安民可与行义而危民易与为非 to assess popular contentment vs. endangerment using economic, legal, and safety indicators. References Chen She's rebellion.
A framework for understanding that the success of rebellion depends primarily on the people's condition, not the leader's capabilities.
安民可与行义，而危民易与为非 - Contented people will support righteous action; endangered people are easily led into rebellion.
Contented (安) - People feel secure, basic needs met, treated fairly
Endangered (危) - People feel threatened, impoverished, oppressed
Chen She, despite lacking noble status, military experience, or exceptional ability, successfully led a rebellion because the people were endangered (民危也).