First Principles

A first principle is a basic assumption that cannot be deduced any further. (from https://jamesclear.com/first-principles)

First principles thinking is a fancy way of saying “think like a scientist.” Scientists don’t assume anything. They start with questions like, What are we absolutely sure is true? What has been proven? (from https://jamesclear.com/first-principles)

The Challenge of Reasoning From First Principles¶

• our tendency to optimize form rather than function.