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The First Principles Thinking skill empowers Claude to move beyond conventional wisdom and analogical reasoning by applying a systematic framework for deep problem-solving. It utilizes fifteen specialized prompts—inspired by the methodology popularized by Elon Musk—to strip away limiting assumptions, identify core 'physics-of-the-problem' truths, and rebuild solutions from irreducible elements. This skill is essential for developers and strategists navigating complex technical debt, stagnant industry norms, or high-stakes architectural decisions where a fresh perspective is required to achieve 10x breakthroughs.
