first-principleslearning-methodsdeep-thinking
First Principles Thinking: Building Knowledge From Bedrock
Learn how first principles thinking cuts through assumptions to build truly deep understanding from foundational truths.
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Mental Models vs Conceptual Frameworks: Why Most People Get This Wrong
Discover the key differences between mental models and conceptual frameworks to improve your learning and problem-solving.
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The Feynman Technique: Why Teaching Others Reveals What You Don't Know
Master the Feynman Technique's four steps to identify knowledge gaps and build genuine understanding through teaching.
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What It Actually Means to Grok Something
Memorizing facts is not understanding. Here's the difference, and why it matters for learning anything technical.
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Consensus Algorithms from the Ground Up
How do distributed systems agree on anything when machines fail, messages get lost, and nobody can be trusted? A deep walkthrough.
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