You have been standing on axioms your entire life—you just haven't noticed. This chapter shows why foundations matter, what happens when axioms stay hidden, and the difference between named and smuggled commitments. The first step toward examining the ground beneath your own thinking.

An introduction to epistemology for people who've never used the word—a practical guide to thinking clearly when the old ways of knowing no longer feel reliable. For anyone asking: How do I decide what's true anymore?