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The TSC posits four laws as axioms governing the process of change to the [[Scientific_Mosaic|scientific mosaic]].
====Zeroth Law: The Law of Compatibility====
The [[The_Zeroth_Law|''Zeroth Law'']], also known as the ''Law of Compatibility'' states that at any moment in time, the elements of the [[Scientific_Mosaic|scientific mosaic]] are compatible with one another. These elements include both [[Theory|theories]] and [[Method|methods]]. The compatibility criteria are part of the [[Method|method]] of the time [[CiteRef::Barseghyan (2015)|p. 152-164]].
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====First Law: The Law of Scientific Inertia====
The ''[[The_First_Law|First Law]]'', also known as the ''Law of Scientific Inertia'' states that an element of the [[Scientific_Mosaic|scientific mosaic]] remains in the mosaic unless replaced by other elements. These elements include both [[Theory|theories]] and [[Method|methods]]. Replacement takes place in accordance with the Second and Third Laws [[CiteRef::Barseghyan (2015)|p. 123-129]].
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