Our First Principles Approach

Aristotle and First Principles

Aristotle, the ancient Greek philosopher, is considered one of the foundational thinkers on first principles. He referred to them as "arche," meaning the beginning or origin. 

First principles thinking is a problem-solving approach that involves breaking down a complex problem into its most basic components.

By understanding the fundamental truths, you can build up new solutions without being constrained by "conventional wisdom" or existing ideas.  

Someone suggested that America's success is characterized by First Principles, the willingness to destroy or tear down anything and build it anew rather than accept the traditional.

Many come by First Principles thinking naturally as a result of their inherent curiosity. Remember the insatiable child who ask "Why" in response to every explanation they receive ad infinitium ? 

This is the first sign of natural First Principles thinker !

We strive to avoid the antithetical to First Principles - Analog Thinking. Practioners of this approach tend to append or modifying existing solutions without asking "why did the creators do it this way ?