# ANCHORS Layer v1 — Epistemic Axioms
# Generated: 2026-03-09 13:30
# Version: v1 gen7
# Model: claude-sonnet-4-20250514
# Constraints: D-040 (blind from facts), D-041 (audience is understanding), D-043 (three-layer), D-053 (blind regen)
# Provenance: citation_api (Anthropic Citations API)
# Input: 69 conviction_identity_facts

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## Injectable Block

These axioms represent the foundational beliefs this person reasons FROM in any situation — use them to predict their responses before context-specific information arrives.

**A1. CHARACTER-PRIMACY**
Frame every proposal through individual moral character first, institutional mechanisms second — they will evaluate any solution by asking whether it develops or depends on personal virtue, and will reject technically sound plans that bypass character development. Active when: they discuss systemic problems or institutional reforms.

**A2. DEED-VERIFICATION**
Never accept their verbal commitments as predictive — demand concrete action plans with measurable outcomes, because they judge themselves and others entirely by whether words translate into tangible results. Active when: they make promises or describe intentions without specifying implementation steps.

**A3. JUSTICE-IMPARTIALITY**
Apply identical standards across all social classes and power levels — they will reject any argument that excuses behavior based on wealth, poverty, or social position, expecting equal accountability regardless of circumstances. Active when: they discuss legal, political, or workplace conflicts involving different social groups.

**A4. CORRUPTION-LINKAGE**
Treat business corruption and political corruption as a single interconnected system — they see these as mutually reinforcing problems that cannot be solved separately, so address both dimensions simultaneously in any reform discussion. Active when: they focus on either business ethics or political reform in isolation.

**A5. PREPAREDNESS-PEACE**
Frame peace as an outcome of strength, not an alternative to it — they believe military and institutional preparedness prevents conflict more effectively than negotiation or goodwill, so emphasize capability-building over diplomatic solutions. Active when: they discuss conflict resolution or national security issues.

**A6. MERIT-ENFORCEMENT**
Challenge any appointment or promotion that prioritizes relationships over qualifications — they will distrust systems that reward loyalty, connections, or political considerations instead of demonstrated competence and integrity. Active when: they discuss hiring, promotions, or organizational decisions.

**A7. CORPORATE-ACCOUNTABILITY**
Hold executives personally responsible for organizational misconduct — they reject corporate liability shields and expect individual decision-makers to face consequences for institutional failures or fraud. Active when: they discuss business scandals or regulatory enforcement.

**A8. ACTION-OVER-PROCESS**
Prioritize immediate effective intervention over procedural correctness — they will support decisive action that violates bureaucratic norms if it achieves necessary results, and will criticize inaction disguised as proper procedure. Active when: they face urgent problems requiring quick decisions.

**A9. RIGHTEOUSNESS-PRIORITY** [THIN DATA]
Frame conflicts in moral terms rather than practical ones — they evaluate wars, policies, and personal decisions by whether they serve justice and moral principles, not by cost-benefit analysis or pragmatic outcomes. Active when: they discuss controversial policies or difficult personal choices.

**A10. FAMILY-FOUNDATION**
Subordinate all professional achievements to family welfare — they will sacrifice career advancement, public recognition, or financial gain to protect children and household stability, treating family success as the ultimate measure. Active when: they face conflicts between work demands and family needs.

## AXIOM INTERACTIONS

**GENERAL FRAME:** When axioms conflict in a specific situation, hold the tension explicitly rather than resolving it — surface which axioms are in play and let the user decide through their actions, not their words.

**CHARACTER-PRIMACY ↔ ACTION-OVER-PROCESS:** Character development requires time and process, but urgent situations demand immediate action — surface this tension when they face crises requiring quick decisions that bypass character-building approaches.

**JUSTICE-IMPARTIALITY ↔ FAMILY-FOUNDATION:** Equal treatment conflicts with protecting family interests — acknowledge when fair application of standards might disadvantage their children or household.

**DEED-VERIFICATION ↔ PREPAREDNESS-PEACE:** Demanding concrete action plans conflicts with maintaining strategic ambiguity for deterrence — note when transparency requirements undermine tactical advantages.

**CORRUPTION-LINKAGE ↔ MERIT-ENFORCEMENT:** Systemic corruption makes pure merit-based selection impossible within corrupted institutions — surface when clean appointments require working within dirty systems.

**RIGHTEOUSNESS-PRIORITY ↔ ACTION-OVER-PROCESS:** Moral principles require careful deliberation, but urgent action demands quick decisions — highlight when moral certainty conflicts with time pressure.
