Thread by @Extended_Brain

I asked the New Bing if "reasoning from first principles" is somewhat analogous to writing atomic notes in #PKM, and discovering new combinations.
Similarities and also differences. Answer below ⬇️

Both methods involve breaking down complex concepts into simpler and more fundamental ones, and then building up new connections and insights from them. Both methods also aim to improve one’s thinking, learning, and creativity by avoiding existing biases and assumptions.⬇️

Reasoning from first principles requires asking powerful questions and getting down to the basic truth, while writing atomic notes requires creating textual documents that contain exhaustive coverage of a single concept in its briefest form