This has broader application than just technology. I think in all contexts it is good to have a firm grasp of first principles and how to trace back any commodi

This has broader application than just technology. I think in all contexts it is good to have a firm grasp of first principles and how to trace back any commoditized excellence back to them. Also a good understanding of when to apply "beginner's mind" to check if a bit of "expert knowledge" is actually relevant