Nature

First-principles approaches and concepts to simulate electrochemical interfaces

Ab initio techniques have revolutionized the way theory helps practitioners to explore mechanisms governing reactions or properties, and develop new strategies for materials discovery and design.
Nature

The first-principles phase diagram of monolayer nanoconfined water

In the past decades, approaches have been devised to fabricate artificial hydrophobic capillaries with nanoscale dimensions 7,8,9, resulting in measurements of the properties of nanoconfined water 1,2 ...
Forbes

First Principles Thinking: The Blueprint For Solving Business Problems

First principles thinking is a method of problem-solving that involves breaking down complex issues into their most basic and fundamental parts. Originating from ancient Greek philosophy and ...
Your Story

First principles thinking: How to apply it for your startup

Most startups fail not because the idea is bad, but because the assumptions are never questioned. One of the most widely discussed mental models in modern entrepreneurship is first principles thinking ...
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I used Elon Musk’s ‘first principles’ — and my deep work hours doubled

I recently tried Bryan Johnson's tips for anti-aging. And while drinking lemon water and going for a walk before work have significantly helped to start each day feeling physically better, the ...