Principlev1PR-046
When a challenge to one component of your position triggers…
When a challenge to one component of your position triggers defense of the entire position, treat this as a diagnostic signal that you are still treating compound assumptions as a monolith requiring decomposition.
Why This Is a Principle
Derives from Cognitive Dissonance Drives Information Avoidance (cognitive dissonance when holding contradictory beliefs) and Belief Perseverance Against Contradictory Evidence (systems maintain existing beliefs against contradictory evidence). Prescribes using defensive reactions as meta-cognitive signals about hidden coupling. This is actionable self-monitoring guidance.