first-principles

Features and purpose

Independent thinking framework using first-principles reasoning to break down problems, evaluate opinions, make decisions, and find truth without relying on authority, social proof, or conventional wisdom. Use when Claude needs to: (1) Analyze problems from fundamental truths instead of accepting assumptions, (2) Evaluate arguments and opinions to identify logical fallacies and hidden premises, (3) Make decisions based on first principles rather than following others, (4) Cut through controversial debates to find underlying truths, (5) Think independently instead of accepting conventional wisdom

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