First Principles

Learning in public, from first principles

What This Is

These articles document my journey of understanding—not polished conclusions.

I keep asking "Why?" until I reach the absolute basics. I preserve confusion where it exists. I invite experts to correct and extend my thinking.

The goal isn't authority. It's collective truth-seeking.

What Makes This Different

Journey-based: Shows the thinking process, not just conclusions
Intellectually honest: Preserves uncertainty and "dumb" questions
Living documents: Articles evolve with expert feedback
Podcast preparation: Best discussions become conversations

Latest Explorations

First article coming soon...

Currently building the mental models that will become the first explorations.

Are You an Expert?

If you've worked deeply in any field covered here, your perspective is genuinely valuable.

Every article ends with an invitation: Where am I wrong? What did I miss? What's the next question?

The best discussions may become podcast conversations.