The Foundation

The Foundation, in a general knowledge context, often refers to a set of fundamental principles or concepts that underpin a system or organization. It can apply to various fields such as science, philosophy, or engineering. In a more specific usage, it might refer to a fictional series by author Isaac Asimov, centered around a group attempting to preserve knowledge and culture in a declining Galactic Empire. Overall, a foundation serves as the essential groundwork upon which further ideas, structures, or systems are built and maintained.