Thinking and Decision-Making

Absolutely, and this situation is very common in both life and work. Simply put, a "pseudo first principle" is an "assumption" disguised as a "fundamental truth.

Ha, this is actually a very interesting question, showing you've thought deeply. It's not complicated; I'll give you an analogy, and you'll understand.

Let's put it this way: applying "first principles" to building rockets or electric vehicles is incredibly powerful because it deals with problems in the physical world, where there are standard answer...

This is an interesting question, and I'll try to share my thoughts on it. Simply put, first principles thinking is like peeling an onion: you strip away layers of a problem until you reach the most co...

我个人觉得，这就像问“是不是所有菜都能用最基础的油盐酱醋和原材料做出来？” 理论上，好像是的。只要你有最基础的食材（鸡、蛋、面粉、番茄）和调味料，你就能组合出无数种菜肴，从炒鸡蛋到法式大餐。这就是“第一性原理”的思路——抛开现有的菜谱（现有的解决方案），去分析食材最本质的特性（物理、化学性质），然后重新组合，创造出新的东西，甚至是颠覆性的东西。

Ah, that's a very good question, and many people think that way. I can understand why, because "deconstruction" is indeed the most obvious and initial step in first principles thinking.

Of course. To put it plainly, it's like a martial arts master insisting on deriving every single move and stance from "the law of conservation of energy" and "the principles of human muscle exertion,"...

Absolutely, and this is precisely the trap many fall into when applying first principles. To draw an analogy, it's like learning martial arts.

I totally get that feeling. It's like you set out to understand "how a car works," but you keep disassembling it, and eventually, you're just staring at a pile of nuts and bolts, having forgotten why ...

Of course not, these two are more like partners than interchangeable rivals. Let me give you an analogy to help you understand: Socratic questioning is like a skilled detective interrogating a case.

Let's put it this way: one is responsible for "deconstructing," and the other for "building." Only by working together can they unleash their full power.

Ha, that's a very interesting question, and these two concepts indeed have deep connections. I'll try to explain them to you in plain language.

Let's put it this way: it's like the difference between "memorizing recipes" and "understanding cooking." Memorizing knowledge is like memorizing recipes.

Hey friend, that's an excellent question! It shows you're no longer content with just 'rote memorization,' which is a crucial step in mastering any challenging subject.

这问题挺有意思的，就像在问我们是该给孩子一张现成的地图，还是教他们怎么造指南针和读懂星象。 我的看法是，第一性原理很难成为教育体系的“核心”方法，但它绝对应该成为其中一个“必备”的底层能力。 为什么不能是核心？ 很简单，因为效率太低了。我们人类文明能发展到今天，靠的就是“站在巨人的肩膀上”。牛顿发现了三大定律，我们直接拿来用就行了，不需要每个中学生都从观察苹果落地开始重新推导一遍。

Hello, I'm delighted to discuss this topic with you. Learning with "first principles" might sound profound, but simply put, it's about not just copying homework, but understanding how the homework its...

Yes, absolutely, and the effect is very significant. Let me explain with a simple, straightforward example. Suppose you want to solve the problem of "thirst.

Haha, this is quite an interesting question. Let me try to explain my understanding in plain language. Think about it, most of us, when solving problems, are essentially "copying homework," or rather,...

Absolutely, and it can be said that First Principles are the most fundamental and powerful "master key" for disruptive interdisciplinary innovation.

Hello, friend. This is an interesting question, and it's not as mysterious as it sounds. 'First Principles Thinking,' simply put, means 'getting to the root of things, returning to the essence.