"Thinking from first principles" can often mean "I don't want to bother with doing any research or developing any expertise."

· Bits and Bobs 3/30/26
  • "Thinking from first principles" can often mean "I don't want to bother with doing any research or developing any expertise."
    • People who know stuff don't tend to build as fast.
    • The drive to build comes partially from not knowing enough to slow you down.