First-Principles Thinking¶
Break a problem down to the truths that can't be reduced any further, then diverge into more than one way to build a new solution back up from those truths before converging on one.
| Guide | Answers |
|---|---|
| Problem | What is this, and how does the mechanism actually work? |
| Mistake | What goes wrong when applying it, and how do I catch it? |
| Best Practise | How do I get fluent at this, for real? |