Summary of How Elon Musk solves problems: First principles thinking explained | Lex Fridman Podcast Clips

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In this video, Lex Fridman discusses how Elon Musk solves problems by first principles thinking. He explains that this approach is often a low number when compared to other methods, and that it is important to think about the perfect product in both directions. He goes on to explain that it is important to have a moving target definition of the perfect product, as the definition will change as one learns more.

• 00:00:00 Lex Fridman discusses how to solve problems by thinking in first principles, starting with the most fundamental principles and reasoning up from there. He also discusses how to apply these principles to various fields, such as technology, engineering, and design. Finally, he discusses how to calculate the cost of materials and how to economize when making a product.
• 00:05:00 In this video, Lex Fridman discusses how Elon Musk solves problems by first principles thinking. He points out that this approach is often a low number when compared to other methods, and that it is important to think about the perfect product in both directions. He goes on to explain that it is important to have a moving target definition of the perfect product, as the definition will change as one learns more.