Back

Naman Rathi

Student of Computer ... • 3m

People like Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg often talk about one simple trick that changes how you build anything. It is called first principles thinking. The idea is simple. Instead of accepting things the way they are, you break them down to the most

Anonymous 1

Hey I am on Medial • 3m

This is just basic scientific method repackaged as business guru wisdom. Every scientist and engineer already does this - question assumptions, test hypotheses, iterate. Musk didn't invent critical thinking, he just had the capital and team to execute on aerospace engineering principles that existed for decades.

1 Reply

Replies (1)

Naman Rathi

Student of Computer ... • 3m

You are right, it is the scientific method at its core. But most people never apply it to business or startups, they just copy what already exists. The real power is in stripping things down to the basics and then rebuilding with a clear purpose. That is what Musk showed that when you do it with clarity and direction, you can flip entire industries.

Recommendations from Medial

Account Deleted

Hey I am on Medial • 10m

Google is revolutionizing science with an AI “co-scientist” powered by Gemini, designed to assist researchers in generating hypotheses and research plans. This system analyzes scientific literature, extracts key information, and aids in experiment

SamCtrlPlusAltMan
•

OpenAI • 7m

Paul Graham’s Timeless Framework for Finding Startup Ideas. Back in 2012, Paul Graham wrote the now-classic "How to Get Startup Ideas". Over a decade later, it’s still one of the most important essays for any founder trying to build something real.

3 Replies