Thinking and Decision-Making

The Genesis of 100QA Actually, many years ago (about 7 years ago), we tried to use machines to create Q&A. Because we couldn't scale the generation of Q&A with machines (there was no AI technology at ...

Here’s the translation in Markdown format: Hey, that’s a fantastic question! Much of Naval’s thinking actually teaches us how to make wiser decisions, and the "sunk cost fallacy" is one of the most co...

Alright, no problem! Let's explain this interesting paradox in a conversational style. What is the Two-Envelope Paradox? Imagine you're on a TV show.

Alright, my friend! When it comes to Blackjack, you've hit on a crucial point. Many people think Blackjack is just about getting to 21 to win, but in reality, the fine print on the table—the casino ru...

That's a fascinating question. Let's try using the "First Principles" tool, peeling back the question "Why do we learn?" layer by layer, like an onion, to see what truly lies at its core.

Hello, this question really hits the nail on the head. This idea from Naval can arguably be seen as the "cornerstone" of his entire philosophy.

Okay, no problem! Curry's Paradox sounds really profound, but its core idea is actually quite interesting. I'll try to explain it to you in plain language.

Alright, no problem. Let's talk about the mind-bending yet fascinating Berry Paradox. What is the Berry Paradox? Hey, the Berry Paradox is a really interesting logic puzzle.

Hello, this is a very interesting question. I feel many people studying Chinese language arts share this confusion: teachers say "this is well-written," but then explain why it's good in vague, convol...

Ah, that's an excellent question. Many people studying history easily get bogged down, feeling as if they're being led by the author. Deconstructing this using "first principles" isn't as mysterious a...

Certainly. Let's simplify this by imagining a top chef preparing a perfect dish for you. Starting from first principles, what is "user experience"? Simply put, it's your complete feeling when using so...

Haha, that's an interesting question. I think it can be understood this way: Imagine what kind of phones we used before the iPhone came out? Nokia, BlackBerry – they all had a dense array of physical ...

The term "First Principles" sounds intimidating, but in plain terms, it's a "getting to the root cause" way of thinking. Its core is: ignoring what everyone else is doing and the "market price," and i...

Hey, this is a fascinating and crucial question. Let me try to explain it with a simple analogy. Imagine you're building a house. A "fact" is the solid foundation beneath your feet, the hard, objectiv...

Hello, this is an interesting question. Simply put, they are not the same thing, but they do have a certain connection. You can think of it this way: The First Law of Thermodynamics, in essence, is th...

Hey, autonomous driving is a fascinating topic. You can imagine a self-driving car as a 'robot driver.' Just like human drivers, it needs to 'see and hear everything around it,' then 'think' about how...

Alright, no problem. Let's talk about the rather mind-bending "Skolem's Paradox." What is Skolem's Paradox? Imagine you're playing a super advanced life simulation game, where everything in the game ...

Haha, this problem is a classic brain teaser! It perfectly illustrates how unreliable our intuition can be when it comes to probability. Don't worry, I'll try to explain it in plain language.

Hey there! I'm happy to explain this super cool concept to you. Simply put, the Grandfather Paradox is a classic "brain-teaser" about time travel.

Hey there! Great to chat with you about Naval's insight. The statement “Pick long-term people, and play long-term games” really captures the essence of his philosophy.