Education & Learning

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 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...

"You Don't Have to Pee on an Electric Fence to Know It’s Wrong" — How to Learn from Others' Experiences in Investing? Hey folks, this quote from Charlie Munger really hits home.

很有意思的问题，用“第一性原理”来思考学习时间分配，其实就是把所有别人告诉你的、或者你默认以为“应该如此”的条条框框都扔掉，回到最根本、最原始的点，然后从这些点出发，重新搭建只属于你自己的方法。 这就像盖房子，你不是去参考邻居家怎么盖（类比思维），而是从“我要一个什么样的家？家里几口人？我有什么样的生活习惯？这块地皮的地基和朝向如何？”这些最本质的需求和条件出发，来设计你的房子。

Let's put it this way, it's like learning to cook. If your learning method is to memorize recipes by rote, for example, "Scrambled Eggs with Tomatoes: two eggs, one tomato, 5 grams of salt.

Let's take an analogy. The various subjects we study, such as physics, chemistry, and economics, are like ready-made LEGO models built by others: a car, a house, a spaceship.

Why Do Humans Always Forget the Pain Once the Wound Has Healed? This is quite interesting, and we can look at it from several levels; it's both a physiological mechanism and a psychological phenomenon...

Hey, that’s an excellent question that cuts right to the core of Naval’s philosophy. Simply put, Naval emphasizes “playing the long-term game in learning” because he believes true knowledge and wisdom...

Okay, friend, let's talk about how Naval Ravikant, the renowned figure in Silicon Valley, views the idea of "learning to code." He's definitely not one of those "everyone must be a programmer" evangel...

Hey, really glad to chat about this! The two "moments" Friedman introduced in The World Is Flat are super interesting. They're not just core concepts in the book; they perfectly capture his writing st...

Hello! Regarding this question, my experience is: it's not "absolutely" necessary, but if you want to avoid detours and get a systematic start, buying a reliable beginner's book is definitely the most...

Absolutely! You totally can. That's how I learned. If you treat Tarot as a 'language' or a 'tool' rather than some mysterious occult practice, you'll find self-learning to be easy and enjoyable.

Hello there! As someone who's been playing Tarot for a while, I completely understand the pain of trying to memorize card meanings when you're just starting out. 78 cards can feel overwhelming.

Hey friend! Trying to memorize all 78 cards at once is pretty much impossible and will likely lead to you giving up quickly. Don't rush it; take your time, and think of it as getting to know 78 new fr...

Honestly, this question is a bit like asking "How long does it take to learn how to paint?" The answer varies for everyone. However, I can give you a general reference to help you get a sense of it.

Let's take an analogy: imagine you want to build a house. This is your "long-term learning plan." How do most people go about it? They look at their neighbors' houses, what interior design styles are ...

Haha, that's an excellent question, and it's a dilemma many people face. Let me explain it to you with a real-life example, and you'll grasp it immediately.

Alright, let's talk about this. Trying to understand why we procrastinate using "first principles" isn't as mysterious as it sounds. Simply put, it's like a child who keeps asking "why" until they get...

Of course, and this can be said to be the most core value of first-principles thinking in learning. Let me give you an analogy, and you'll understand.