First principles AI prompt
First principles means starting from the basics instead of assumptions. Use this short AI prompt to understand why something works.
First principles: [PASTE TOPIC OR PROBLEM]
How to use
- Replace [PASTE TOPIC OR PROBLEM] with something you want explained from the ground up.
Tips
- Best when advice feels vague and you want the basic logic underneath it.
Example output
Start with what a houseplant needs to stay alive: light, water, air, and space for roots.
If a plant is failing, check those basics before buying fertilizer or changing everything at once.