Originally Posted by bns

What axioms do you begin with, or what assumptions do you make about the universe? I think this could be a really interesting thread, if everyone behaves. I think the following is a good place to start:

I'm sure we all have more than that. We'll assume these three. Tell us what other assumptions you make, or if you don't like the ones I've started with feel free to argue against them. I began with these because I think they're pretty basic and most people would accept them.