Chapter 327 The First Principle

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Climella suddenly opened her small cherry lips slightly, as if she understood something.

Su Ye smiled and said: "Yes, I broke through the limitation of 'inside the battle', and outside of the battle, I found a 'first principle' that can accomplish my goal. This method may be useless to others, and it is not It is applicable to everyone, and will be opposed by many people, and may not even apply to me in the future, but for me now, it is the supreme method of fighting. This supreme method is very simple, that is, Before the battle, try your best to accumulate power, including learning magic, improving your status, gaining the attention of masters, making friends, building business alliances, exchanging money for magic tools, strengthening your own magic, etc. to strengthen yourself, and then, relying on powerful power, in battle, to defeat any foe."

Climella widened her eyes and said: "I like this supreme method. Moreover, from your way of thinking, it seems that another method or thinking can be summed up, that is, if you want to solve something, don't just limit yourself to Among them, you can also jump out. For example, you obviously want to find a supreme fighting method, but you find it outside of fighting. This method seems to be used as a "first principle" in a certain field "

Su Ye smiled slightly and said, "Your sensitivity and wisdom are amazing. This concept is called subversive innovation. For example, ancient humans could only collect wild food, but some sages jumped out of the scope of 'collection'. Start 'planting'. There are also some sages who jumped out of the range of 'hunting' and completed 'farming'."

There are still many examples of subversive innovation in Su Ye's mind that he did not mention. From Euclidean geometry to non-Euclidean geometry, from classical mechanics to quantum mechanics, from horse-drawn carriages to fuel vehicles, and from fuel vehicles to electric vehicles, they all directly jumped out of the original field Certain restrictions are disruptive innovations.

"I understand that in the field of 'innovation', this subversive innovation can be regarded as a 'first principle'. Of course, this is just what I think is the first principle in the field of innovation. The domain finds its own first principle." Clemente said.

Su Ye felt that this girl was so smart, and continued: "You are very correct. In fact, we cannot do without the first principle in a broad sense at any time. To give the simplest example, there are two Mothers all have children, but in the field of 'caring for children', two people have different primary principles. A mother believes that it is most important to protect her children with all her strength, that is to say, she loves children first. The principle is 'protection'. Another mother thinks that it is more important for her child to get proper setbacks and exercise, that is to say, her primary principle of loving her child is 'exercise'."

"Then, because two mothers follow different first principles, they treat their children very differently. By extension, each of us has one or more 'first principles' ', this first principle governs our language, actions, thinking, etc., and ultimately determines everything about us."

"I've always liked to say to myself,

If my words, actions, and thinking are right, then I am already at the top of my field, but I am not the top of the wizarding world, then there must be something I am not doing well enough. What is it that is not good enough? It's because I haven't found a better 'first principle' in every field, and even if I've heard of this 'first principle', I haven't followed it, so my words, behaviors, Thinking, ability, etc. are not good enough, so I am not a top master in the magic world. "

"I'm a little confused." Climella said.

"This is a very profound theory, but it seems to be very simple. We can almost immediately understand the phrase 'there is a first principle in every field', and we will mistakenly think that we understand it, but in fact, with the As we deepen our thinking, we will find ourselves getting more and more confused, but if we continue to think, keep thinking, and practice, we will truly understand. If anyone thinks they can fully understand at a glance, either the brain avoids the habit of tired thinking Deceive yourself, or, like masters Socrates and Plato, you have truly mastered the first principle and changed the world. You said you didn't understand, and I'm very happy because you can recognize yourself. " Su Ye said.

"How can it be regarded as a thorough understanding of first principles?" asked Climella.

"Write a book with the theme of 'first principles', a book that you can understand and others can understand, then, this means that you really understand, understand, and master the first principles. The principle of sex." Su Ye said.

"Do you fully understand the first principle?" The girl's eyes flickered.

"I only recently discovered the concept of first principles. If I'm a little more arrogant, I can say that it takes about ten years to master it. If I'm a little more humble, I may spend my whole life learning it."

"So, how to learn and master the first principles?" asked Climera.

Su Ye smiled and said: "After talking about the basic concept of the first principle, we need to learn how to use the first principle. There are several major learning points for the first principle. The first point is 'the truth governs the principle' , Don’t use reason to rule the truth. That is to say, use the truth as the first principle, and don’t use the general principles that everyone talks about as the first principle.”

"Can you give an example?" Clemente asked.

"When we are doing alchemy or refining potions, it seems that we put all the ingredients into the container, which is similar to cooking. So, can it be said that alchemy and potion refining are cooking?" Su ye asked.

"It sounds reasonable, it sounds like there are similarities, but I don't think you can say that."

"Yes, the reason is simple. In this wrong statement, we only extract 'similarity' or 'sameness', while ignoring 'difference' and 'difference', ignoring the great difference in essence. If we always If we use general principles to explain phenomena, we will always fall into the "understanding trap" and miss the truth. We can connect "reason" and "truth" for easy memory and learning, but we must learn to distinguish them."

"Extending the first point, we'd better use solid theories of basic disciplines as our first principles, rather than using common sayings and principles in life as our first principles. The principle." Su ye said.

"Can you give an example?" Clemente asked.

Su ye smiled and said, "Very well, you didn't say you understood, and you didn't feel embarrassed for asking."

"For example, we want to find a first principle for the 'field of study'. We find that there are classification methods in botany, and we usually classify things when we place them. Then, we should choose a more systematic classification in botany method, rather than choosing the classification method in life as our first principles."

"For another example, 'equivalent exchange' is the foundation of alchemy, but our daily trading seems to be a kind of equivalent exchange, which has similarities. If you want to choose the first principle between the two, We must choose the equivalent exchange in alchemy instead of buying and selling in life."

"I still don't quite understand why similar things can't be replaced? I understand the truth, but I don't understand why." Clemente said.

Su ye thought for a while, and said slowly: "Everyone has a different perspective on this truth. My perspective is, since we want to choose a road, should we choose a road that changes in length, width, and landform at any time, or choose a road that is long and short? A majestic avenue that remains unchanged in time?"

"The latter." Climella said.

"If we choose a guiding light, should we choose a light that flickers on and off, big and small, and disappears from time to time, or a light that is stable, bright, constant, and clear?"

"The latter." Climella said.

"Then, you can find that there are changes in buying and selling in the market. Some even sell at a loss, and some sell at a high price. There is no real standard of measurement. However, in alchemy, equivalent exchange is currently even quite long. It cannot be overturned for a period of time. Then, the concept of equivalent exchange in alchemy is more like that majestic avenue, that eternal lamp." Su Ye said.

"The question is, how can we be sure that our own first principles must be a majestic avenue and an eternal lamp?" Clemente said.

Su Ye spread his hands, and said: "It's not certain, even the solid theories of various disciplines may change and be subverted, but the solid theories of basic disciplines, 'relatively', are better than other theories and The truth is closer to the truth. Since there are things that are closer to the truth, why do we choose something that is far from the truth? Just because things that are far from the truth are closer to us and we can easily get them, do we give up the pursuit of "more truth"?"

Climella remained silent for a long time, her eyes flickering.

Su Ye continued: "The second key point of the first principle is to 'pay attention to the boundary of application'. Every first principle can cover a limited area."

"Each of us has many domains. Taking myself as an example, there are magic domains, study domains, business domains, social domains, life domains, thinking domains... and so on. Take the social domain as an example , this field still needs to be subdivided, such as 'family communication', 'school communication', 'work communication', etc., and can continue to be subdivided according to different communication objects. The reason for subdividing is that it is difficult for us to use' The same way' communicates with everyone."

"Let me cite a mistake that everyone makes. When I was in Lion Harbor, I met a small boss. This small boss found that if he treated those workers well, those workers would steal and play tricks. However, if he was stern , often intimidating, those workers will be obedient. For example, if the workers are asked to do something, he threatens that if they do not do well, they will reduce their pay, and if they do not do well, they will beat them up. He has always used intimidation on workers He has always been smooth when speaking in the same tone, and then he is complacent, and even advertises that he has found a good way to manage workers, thinking that this can solve all problems. Then, his intimidating thinking when "communicating with workers" is his first Oneness principle."

"Later, I discovered something that surprised me. He actually treated his wife and son in a 'intimidating' way. His wife and children were often frightened by him. Later, his children grew up and began to resist him. He is not a person with enough wisdom, he does not know how to reflect, he does not think about why this happens, he only thinks that what he does is effective for workers, and it is also effective for everything, he is not wrong, the fault must be the child .As a result, his son ran away from home and was killed by the bandit group."

"Just when he was desperate, he had a conflict with a bronze warrior, so he actually threatened him. As a result, the bronze warrior was annoyed by him, smashed his shop, and often harassed people, and finally made him bankrupt. It may sound unbelievable when we say it, but in fact, everyone is making similar mistakes."

"It is impossible for us to communicate with different people in the same way, that is to say, we cannot use a first principle to govern all fields." Su Ye said.

Climella thought for a while, and said: "I probably understand what you mean. However, there seems to be other things behind this point, infinitely subdivided, and there seems to be something hidden."

"Very good, you are indeed a spiritual follower of the masters. Divide the large domain into the medium domain, divide the medium domain into small domains, divide the small domain into micro domains, and continue to subdivide them until they are indivisible. In each field, we have to use different thinking, behavior or language, and find their own "first principles". This method is especially suitable for "single field". For example, if a person only studies "life extension medicine" in his life, he can Use this method to study life-prolonging medicine to the extreme. What did you think of this method? Please answer, Student Crimella." Su Ye smiled.

"Atomism!" Clemente replied happily.

"Yes! This theory of continuous decomposition is based on 'atomism', but through atomism, it extracts a kind of thinking behind Master Democritus. This kind of thinking is called 'reductionism' .Reductionism is a kind of thinking of infinite splitting."

"And the first principle, in some respects, is exactly the opposite of reductionism. It does not pursue in a finer and deeper direction, but in a higher and less direction. For example, we must do well in the 'social field', I don't need to think about how many classifications there are or how many situations there are. I just need to find one or several methods of the highest few, one or several constant thinking of the few, and under the guidance of these kinds of thinking, come Deal with everyone. Some say it’s impossible, I’ll say it’s hard, but I’ll try to go after it! For example, in social, ‘win-win thinking’ might be a first principle.”

"I like what you said. In addition, I admit my mistake to you. From now on, there will be no 'impossible' in my world, only 'I will learn'." Climella is like a cheerful little bird.

Her smile and the brilliance in her eyes completely concealed the birthmark on her face.

Su Ye smiled and said: "The first principle is itself a first principle, and reductionism is also a first principle."

Clemente went through the whole sentence in her mind, and after thinking about it, she nodded vigorously.

"I see."

"The third point of the first principle is to use it continuously and use it repeatedly. Only by using it constantly and focusing on it can we truly master it and transform it into our ability. Many people think that the process of hard work is very bitter, but, Why not imagine the sweetness when it is finished?"

"Your words are like the North Star that guides the way, and they are also like the thunder of the god king." Clemente's eyes were as bright as the stars.

Su Ye smiled slightly, and said: "This is the rule I got after studying the experience of countless masters and sages: they were very lucky to discover a certain powerful first principle since childhood, believed in it, and then followed their own principles all the time. Doing things on the first principle, in the end, I will achieve extraordinary results and shine forever. I may not be lucky. I was very ordinary since I was a child, but as long as I find my first principles and keep doing it, then I may not be able to become extraordinary. But I will be infinitely close to the extraordinary, and will far surpass the original me."

"You are lucky and wise." Clemente's eyes were blazing.

"We are all lucky. The difference between us in the future is to accept this luck, or throw it away." Su Ye said.

"Because of your blessings, I have firmly grasped it!" Clemente clenched her small fist tightly.

"What a good boy." Su ye smiled slightly.

Kelimeila's eyes drifted away, like a small river swaying gently, and said softly: "You are only sixteen years old, only four years older than me."

Su Ye was stunned for a moment, smiled slightly, pointed to the line on the blackboard and said, "The first principle is the content of my first class, and it is also the first class of my dream when I was a child, and it is also the first class of my dream. My first life lesson. It’s a pity that no one taught me the first principles in the first lesson of life, but since then, I have no regrets.”

Climela stared at Su ye.

"This day, is the luckiest day of my life. I am sure that not to mention Aristotle, not even the master Plato or Socrates, could give me such an important first lesson in life. From now on, you He is my teacher forever and ever." Kelimera's crisp voice was full of firmness.

Su ye smiled slightly, but said nothing. In this class, he stood on the shoulders of countless giants, far surpassing this era. Even Aristotle, who determined the "first principle", was only pursuing the unique, eternal, and supreme "first principle" in the world, and did not really expand the first principle. The first principles of later generations are more flourishing than Aristotle's first principles.

After a while, Climella asked: "Teacher Su Ye, then, is there an ultimate first principle, which is more essential than the essence of magic, the only essence and the only first principle of all the world? "

Suye thought for a while and said, "First of all, we can believe that there is an ultimate first principle in this world, and we can even keep pursuing it."

Climela nodded vigorously.

"Secondly, you have to remember the fourth point of learning the first principle of 'accepting multiple possibilities, maintaining multiple angles, believing in all changes, and allowing the existence of opposites'. We allow, believe, or pursue the ultimate first principle, However, we must also believe that there may not be 'one' ultimate first principle in this world."

Su ye smiled.

Climela pondered.