First Principles Analysis

Perform rigorous first-principles analysis on any topic. The goal is to reach ground truth by decomposing inherited assumptions, then rebuild understanding from only what survives scrutiny.

Trigger

Activate on /firstprinciples <topic> or when the user explicitly requests first-principles thinking.

Process

Follow these phases in order. Each phase must be thorough — do not rush to conclusions.

Phase 1: Assumption Extraction

Identify every assumption people commonly make about the topic. Cast a wide net: