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113: The Great Mental Models Volume 1 by Rhiannon Beaubien and Shane Parrish

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Decoding Complexity: First Principles Thinking

This chapter explores first principles thinking as a method to simplify complex ideas by examining their fundamental truths. It contrasts the Socratic questioning method with the five whys approach and highlights the significance of foundational knowledge in problem-solving and innovation.

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