Mental Models

Buddy, that's an excellent question, because most of us, when planning our lives, are essentially "copying homework." We look at what others are doing, what's popular in society, and then we just foll...

My answer is: I think it can be understood this way: First Principles thinking isn't a specific method like "how to take notes" or "how to memorize vocabulary"; it's more like an "underlying operating...

Let's put it this way: you can think of it as two different ways of learning to cook. The first is "analogical thinking," which is how most of us operate.

I find this question very interesting, let me share my thoughts. First principles don't directly give you "certainty," especially not the absolute "1+1=2" kind.

Absolutely, and this might be one of the most effective methods. Applying "First Principles" to habit formation is like writing your own "habit-building manual" instead of simply adopting others' meth...

Hello, this is an interesting question. I'll try to share my thoughts in plain language; they might not be entirely correct, but let's consider it a discussion.

Of course, and I think this is an "overwhelmingly effective" tool. When we argue, most of the time we're debating "emotions" and "opinions," rather than "facts" and "needs.

Hey there. I totally get where you're coming from with this question. We often get "hijacked" by emotions like anxiety, anger, and frustration, feeling like puppets on a string.

No problem, let me break this down for you. You can understand it this way: Imagine you and a group of friends are going on a long trip. In this situation, most people would "follow the crowd": "Hey, ...

Friend, this is an excellent question, one that feels unavoidable in our daily lives. When you have to make a big decision, like changing jobs, choosing a city to develop in, or whether to get married...

这个问题很有意思，我'll try to share my thoughts from an ordinary person's perspective, without resorting to complex academic jargon. Simply put, "First Principles" is like digging deep and asking "why" repeate...

Hello, this is an interesting question. I'll try to explain my understanding in plain language, hoping it helps you. Let's not rush into something as grand as "law" yet.

I don't think so. They are more like partners than substitutes. Let me use an analogy to help you understand: Evidence-based medicine is like "cooking by following a recipe.

This is an interesting question, a bit like asking, "Is there a universal formula for cooking?" Let's discuss it. First, what are "first principles"? Simply put, it's about breaking something down to ...

Let's put it this way: First principles are like throwing out all the preconceived notions in your head about "this is how painting should be" or "this is how music should be," and then asking yoursel...

This is an interesting question, let's discuss it. I think overcomplicating it can easily lead to getting lost in the details. Simply put, using "first principles" to judge whether a system is good or...

Of course, we can talk about it; this is a very interesting question. We can imagine a civilization as an incredibly complex game or a giant company.

This is an interesting question. If I were to give a direct answer, it would be: In sociology, there isn't a single, universally accepted "first principle" like F=ma in physics or 1+1=2 in mathematics...

In my opinion, these two are fundamentally different things, so it's not about one replacing the other. They are more like two tools with different purposes in a toolbox.

Hello, this is an interesting question. I'll try to explain my understanding in plain language. Let's forget about complex psychological terms for a moment and imagine "first principles" as a tool tha...