Optimize your prompts with the all-powerful 'firstness principle'

This method is simple but effective, and the results are comparable to "the twenty-eight principle (in economics)", he will not optimize the prompt word ontology, but rather the quality of the output answer.

If the prompts are used to analyze the issue primarily, simply insert, in the appropriate place, "the principle of firstness" on top of the original prompts.

give an example

If you can't compare the differences, see the following introduction

It's so tiring to write on your own, so of course you have to ask the big models:

Enter the question:

Q: Based on the principle of firstness, help me to introduce the advantages and disadvantages of Crest toothpaste in one sentence.
A: Crest toothpaste is effective in preventing cavities and cleaning the mouth through fluoride, which is cost-effective, but some products may contain foaming agents or trace irritant ingredients, so sensitive people need to pay attention.

The above questions were answered slightly differently using the First Principle, so please explain to me what changes have been brought about by the use of the First Principle.

The big model gave me the answer:

utilizationthe principle of firstnessAnalyzing the advantages and disadvantages of "Crest" toothpaste will bring about the following changes:

1. Starting from the ground truth: The principle of firstness emphasizes the dismantling of the problem to its most basic and indivisible facts. For example, the essential function of toothpaste is to clean the mouth and prevent tooth decay, rather than directly emphasizing a brand's market positioning or user perception.
2. Avoiding analogies and habitual cognitionTraditional presentations may be based on market reputation or user experience, such as "good whitening effect" or "fresh taste". However, using the firstness principle, the answer focuses more on the core ingredients of the toothpaste (e.g. fluoride) and its mechanism of action, rather than on external feelings.
3. More objective and essential: First principles answers focused more on "physical or chemical principles", e.g. "Fluoride enhances the ability of tooth enamel to resist acid erosion", rather than relying on branding or public perception.
4. Concerns about possible side effects: Based on the principle of firstness, the analysis will not only talk about the benefits, but also explore the possible effects of the ingredients (e.g., foaming agents or irritants that may not be friendly to sensitive people), thus providing a more comprehensive understanding.

Overall, the firstness principle makes the answer moreScientific, objective and fundamentalIt is important to avoid over-reliance on experience and habitual thinking, and to give a rational analysis in terms of the core components and mechanisms of action.

Philosophical Origins (First Principles)

The first principle of "firstness" first originated inancient Greek philosophyIn particular, theAristotle (384-322 BC), Greek philosopherThe idea of the first nature. In his Metaphysics, he argued that all knowledge can be traced to the most fundamental "firstness" principle, which is not dependent on anything else.

He argued thatThe principle of firstness is the most fundamental reason for the existence and functioning of thingsOnce they are mastered, more complex knowledge can be deduced from them, rather than relying solely on experience or authority.

Voiceover: The first principle can be an idea, or a method of reasoning in the search for science, as simple as possible to be "self-evident".