“Use to understand. Do not use to operate.” — Chris Montgomery

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Books

Explore the complete works on the Theory of Fundamental Belief. Available in English and Portuguese.

The Axis - The Invisible Structure of Human Functioning

A deep dive into the Cognitive Axis—the basic mode from which human beings begin to operate and register the world, formed before language and reflection.

Reflections of Chris

Personal reflections and insights from the author's journey of self-discovery and understanding of human nature.

The Cognitive Axis at The Limit of Understanding

An exploration of the cognitive axis when it reaches the boundaries of human understanding—where reason ends and belief begins.

Diary of a Compulsive: Autobiography

A raw and honest autobiography exploring the journey through compulsion, self-discovery, and transformation. A personal account of overcoming and understanding the human condition.

ISBN: 979-8247293675

TFB Applied to Analogies : Science, Humanities and Life

A new synthesis in two parts exploring how the Theory of Fundamental Belief applies to analogies across science, humanities, and life. From physics to the brain, understanding what we are made of.

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— Chris Montgomery

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"Before thinking, before deciding, before acting, human beings organize themselves internally around an axis."

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