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 , December 21, 2019
A first principle is a rule, guideline, law or theory that has broad explanatory power such that it can be applied to a large number of situations. These aren't necessarily factual and can be assumptions or approaches that are adopted by a society, organization or team. For example, an architect who embraces minimalism may use form follows function as a first principle to guide design where this represents their style as opposed to a universal truth. The following ideas are commonly used as first principles.
Arrow Of Time
Art For Art's Sake
Attractiveness Principle
Ban The Average
Big Picture
Business As Usual
Causality
Complexity Hiding
Do No Harm
Fit For Purpose
Form Follows Function
Form Follows Nature
Genius Loci
Inertia
Interchangeable Parts
Keep It Simple Stupid
Keep It Small
Less Is A Bore
Less Is More
More Is Different
Path Of Least Resistance
Preserving Ambiguity
Principle Of Least Astonishment
Principle Of Least Effort
Structure Follows Strategy
There's More Than One Way To Do It
Think Global, Act Local
Worse Is Better
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