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Thinking in First Principles

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Overview: 

This immersive, two-cycle micro-experience is designed to equip you with the essentials of first-principles thinking through interactive, hands-on learning. Whether you're an eager learner, a professional looking to upskill, an entrepreneur, or an innovator, this experience will provide you with practical tools to tackle real-world challenges.

This micro-experience is designed for individuals to develop first-principles, computational, and algorithmic thinking by systematically deconstructing problems into fundamental components. It helps learners identify patterns, create transparent and logical solutions, and communicate their reasoning clearly across diverse contexts.

Outcomes: 

By participating in this micro-experience, you will:

  • Be able to adopt thinking and analytic styles appropriate for technology-enabled workplaces, professions and lives.  

  • Be able to identify and learn useful digital tools, understand their impact on careers and lives and guard against potential pitfalls. 

Structure and Duration: 

Each cycle includes reading or watching foundational concepts, followed by researching real-world applications. Additionally, you’ll develop your portfolio through hands-on practice and engage in peer-to-peer meetings or preparation. This will require 5 -6 hours per cycle.

Who Should Join?

This micro-experience is ideal for anyone eager to develop first principles thinking through experiential learning. No prior experience is required—just a willingness to engage in creative, hands-on learning and a basic understanding of IT.

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