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Abstract

Axiomatic reasoning is a form of logical operation with which scientific theory and technological advancement have been developed in our society. An axiom is some fact or idea that is assumed to be true. Several thinkers fall into the trap of allowing their personally held axioms to influence their work. They have made assumptions about the results they want and then worked backwards from desired results to prove their theory. An individuals personally held axioms are evident in everything that they say. Any statement of unequivocal facts by an individual usually can be a good indication of their privately held assumptions. As we progress it becomes more and more clear how little we understand about reality. A statement like “Reality is...xyz” as opposed to “I think reality is...abc” highlights the speaker’s lack of awareness of these principles. I believe we need to listen more carefully and pay closer attention to our human society to continue into the future. A good “setup” is a great platform for listening, metaphorically speaking.