# First Principles Thinking

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## Metadata
- Author: [[Sahil Bloom]]
- Full Title: First Principles Thinking
- Category: #articles
- URL: https://sahilbloom.substack.com/p/first-principles-thinking-fe1

## Highlights
- As a simple rule of thumb: when speed and efficiency are critical, use reasoning by analogy; when creativity and innovation are required, use first principles thinking.