Part 2 Flashcards
What is falsifiability?
For a theory or hypothesis to be true it must be disapproved before getting credence
What are “ first principles”?
Body of knowledge, core knowledge about something we use to conceive the concept. Example planes fly due to a differential in pressure
Why is the first principle essential?
Because problems are solved from principles, not from methods. Methods is used once we understand the principles
What are the steps of Socratic questioning
Clarify, Challenge, Gather data, examine and question, re-question assumptions
How does the 5 why helps?
This method allows you to get to core principles and removes assumptions
What is first and second principles?
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What is area of competence?
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What is probalistical thinking?
Example Bayes probability
What is the “inversion theory”?
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Marie Van Brittan Brown
creator of CCTV
White is inversion mode
Turning around the problem or premise . Example river inn.
Razor model
Reducing it to simple terms