In this episode we explore the powerful concept of first principles thinking and how it has been applied by visionaries such as Elon Musk and the former chess prodigy Josh Waitzkin.

How do visionaries innovate? Why is Elon Musk so successful? How did Josh Waitzkin become a great chess player? Why is adaptability important? Why does first principles matter?

Discover the origins of this technique, the difference between wrote learning and learning by principles and why adaptability is more important in the modern age and also storytelling being crucial in today's fast paced world.

🕰️ Video Chapters

00:00 - Intro

00:33 - Mental Model: First Principles

01:15 - How Elon Musk Applies First Principles?

02:40 - Where Does First Principles Thinking Derive From?

04:44 - Wrote Learning vs One Who Learns By Principles

06:20 - Importance of Being Adaptive

07:05 - Applying First Principles To Understand The Origins of WW2

08:30 - Story Telling Approach For Teaching

11:29 - Former Chess Player Josh Waitzkin

12:46 - How Did Josh Waitzkin Apply First Principles?

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