The World of Deities

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

Su Ye smiled and said: "Yes, I broke through the limitation of'in-combat'. Outside the battle, I found a'first principles' that can accomplish my goal. This method may be useless to others, and it is not Applicable to everyone, it will be opposed by many people, and may not even apply to the future me, but for me now, it is the supreme method of fighting. This supreme method is very simple, that is, Before the battle, use your best to accumulate strength, including learning magic, improving your status, gaining the attention of masters, meeting partners, building business alliances, exchanging money for magic tools, strengthening your own magic, etc. to strengthen yourself, and then rely on strength The power to defeat any enemy in battle."

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

Su Ye smiled slightly and said: "Your acumen 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'collecting'. Started'planting'. Some sages jumped out of the scope of'hunting' and completed'farming'."

There are many examples of subversive innovation in Su Ye's mind. From Euclidean geometry to non-Euclidean geometry, from classical mechanics to quantum mechanics, from horse-drawn carriages to fuel vehicles, from fuel vehicles to electric vehicles, they all jumped directly out of the original field. Certain restrictions are all subversive innovations.

"I understand that in the field of'innovation', this kind of subversive innovation can be regarded as a kind of'first principles'. Of course, this is just what I think is the first principle in the field of innovation. Others can also innovate The domain found his own first principles." Crimella said.

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

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

"I have always liked to say to myself that if my language, actions and thinking are all right, then I have long been a top person in my field, but I am not a top master in the magic world, then, it must be where I am I have not done well enough. Which aspect is not good enough? I have not found a better “first principles” in each field, even if I have heard of such “first principles”, but I I didn't follow suit either. Therefore, my speech, behavior, thinking, ability, etc. are not good enough, so I am not a top master in the magic world."

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

"This is a very esoteric theory, but it seems very simple. We can almost immediately understand the sentence'there are first principles in every field'. We will also mistakenly think that we understand it, but in fact, with As we think deeper, we will find ourselves more and more confused, but if we continue to think, continue to think, and continue to practice, we will truly understand. If anyone sees it and thinks that they can fully understand, or the brain avoids fatigue and thinking habitually Deceive yourself, or, like Master Socrates and Plato, you have truly mastered the first principles and changed the world. If you say you don’t understand, I’m very happy because you can recognize yourself.” Su Yedao.

"How can it be considered a thorough understanding of first principles?" Crimella asked.

"With the theme of'first principles', write a book that you can understand and others can understand. Then, this means that you really understand, understand, and master the first The principle of sex." Su Yedao.

"Do you fully understand the first principles?" The girl's eyes shone with a gleam.

"I only recently discovered the concept of first principles. If you are arrogant, it can be said that you can master it in about ten years. If you are humble, I may spend my life learning it."

"So, how do you learn and master first principles?" Crimella asked.

Su Ye smiled and said: "After talking about the basic concepts of first principles, we need to learn how to use first principles. There are several key learning points for first principles. The first point is'truth governing principles'. , Don’t use doctrine to dominate the truth. In other words, use the truth as the first principle, and don’t use the general principles that everyone says as the first principle."

"Can you give me an example?" Crimella said.

"When we are doing alchemy or refining potions, it seems that we just put all the materials in a container, which is similar to cooking. Then, can we say that alchemy and refining potions are cooking?" Su Ye asked.

"It sounds reasonable, and it sounds similar, but I don't think I can say that."

"Yes, the reason is very simple. In this kind of false statement, we only extract'similarity' or'identity', while ignoring'different' and'difference', and neglecting the huge difference in nature. If we always It is to explain the phenomenon with general principles. We will always fall into the "understanding trap" and thus miss the truth. We can connect the "truth" with the "truth" to facilitate memory and learning, but we must learn to distinguish."

"The first point is extended, that is, we'd better use the solid theories of basic disciplines as our first principles, instead of using the slang and truths in life as our first principles. Principle." Su Yedao.

"Can you give me an example?" Crimella said.

Su Ye smiled and said, "Very well, you didn't say that you understand, nor did you feel embarrassed for asking questions."

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

"For another example,'equivalent exchange' is the foundation of alchemy, but our daily trading transactions seem to be an equivalent exchange and have similarities. If you want to choose first principles between the two, We must choose the equivalent exchange in alchemy, not the buying and selling in life."

"I still don't quite understand. Why can't I replace something similar? I understand the truth, but I don't understand why." Crimella said.

Su Ye thought for a while, and said slowly: "Everyone sees this truth from a different perspective. My perspective is, since we have to choose a road, should we choose a road that changes in length, width, and terrain at any time, or choose a road that is long and short. A grand avenue where time remains unchanged?"

"The latter." Crimella said.

"If we choose a guiding light, should we choose a light that flickers and flickers, that is large and small, and sometimes flickering, or should we choose a stable, bright, constant, and clear lamp?"

"The latter." Crimella said.

"So, you can find that buying and selling in the market changes. There are even selling at a loss or at a high price. There is no real measure. However, in alchemy, the equivalent exchange is currently even quite long. Within a period of time, it cannot be overturned. Then, the concept of equivalent exchange in alchemy is more like that grand avenue and that eternal light." Su Ye said.

"The question is, how do we determine that our own first principles must be grandeur and eternal beacon?" Crimella said.

Su Ye spread his hands and said: "It is impossible to be sure. Even the solid theories of various disciplines may be changed or subverted. However, the solid theories of basic disciplines are'relatively' compared to other theories. The truth is closer to the truth. Since there are things that are closer to the truth, why should we choose those that are far away from the truth? Just because things that are far away from the truth are closer to us, and we are easy to get them, do we give up the pursuit of'more truth'?"

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

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

"Each of us has many fields. Take myself as an example. There are magic fields, learning fields, business fields, social fields, life fields, thinking fields... and so on. Take the social field as an example. , This field needs to be subdivided, such as'family communication, school communication, work communication', etc., and it 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' communicate with everyone."

"I'll give you a mistake that everyone makes. When I was in Lion Harbor, I met a small boss. This small boss found that if he treats those workers well, those workers will be sneaky and slippery, but if you have a strong voice , Often intimidate, those workers will be obedient. For example, if workers are required to do something, he will threaten to say that if they do not do well, they will lower their pay, and if they do not do well, they will fight. He has always intimidated workers His tone of voice has always been smooth, and then he was complacent and even advertised that he had found a good way to manage workers, thinking that it would solve all problems. Then, his intimidation thinking when'talking to workers' is his first Principle of Oneness."

"Later, I discovered something that surprised me. He actually treated his wife and son in a'threatening' way. His wife and children were often scared and trembling by him. Later, his children grew up and began to resist him. He is not a person with sufficient wisdom. He does not know how to reflect. He does not think about why this is the case. He only feels that what he did is effective for the workers and for everything. There is nothing wrong with himself, and it must be the child who is wrong As a result, his son ran away from home and was killed by the bandit."

"Just when he was desperate, he had a conflict with a bronze warrior, so he even intimidated him. As a result, the bronze warrior was annoyed by him, smashed his shop, and often brought people to harass him, and finally bankrupted him. This It sounds incredible to us, but in fact, everyone is making similar mistakes."

"We can't communicate with different people in the same way, that is, we can't use one first principle to dominate all fields." Su Yedao.

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 well, you are indeed a spiritual follower of the masters. Divide the big domain into the middle domain, the middle domain into small domains, and the small domain into micro domains. Continue to subdivide until the points are inseparable. In each field, we have to use different thinking, behaviors or languages ​​to find their own "first principles". This method is particularly suitable for "single field". For example, if a person only studies "life-prolonging medicine" in his life, it can Use this method to study life-prolonging medicine to the extreme. What did you think of this method? Please answer, Crimella." Su Ye smiled.

"Atomology!" Crimella replied happily.

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

"And first principles, in some respects, are exactly the opposite of reductionism. They are not pursuing deeper and deeper, but higher and lesser. For example, we must do well in the'social field', I don’t need to consider how many classifications there are, or how many situations there are. I just need to find one or a few few supreme methods, one or a few constant thinking, and under the guidance of these kinds of thinking, Deal with everyone. Some people say it’s impossible, I’ll say it’s difficult, but I’ll try to pursue it! For example, in the social field, “win-win thinking” may be considered a first principle.”

"I like what you said, besides, I confess my mistakes to you. From now on, there is no'impossible' in my world, only'I will learn'." Climella is like a cheerful little bird.

Her smile and bright eyes completely conceal 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."

Climella passed the whole sentence in her mind, and after thinking about it, she nodded vigorously.

"I know."

"The third point of the first principles is to use continuously and repeatedly. Only by continuous use and focused use can we truly master and transform into our abilities. Many people feel that the process of hard work is very difficult, but, Why not imagine the sweetness after completion?"

"Your words are like the North Star that guides the way, and the thunder of the King of Gods." In Climella's eyes, the sky is full of stars.

Su Ye smiled slightly, and said, "This is the law I got after studying the experiences of countless masters and sages: they are very lucky to discover some powerful first principles since they were young, believe in them, and then follow their own rules. Do things with first principles, in the end, achieve extraordinary and glorious achievements. I may not be lucky enough, I have been ordinary since I was young, but as long as I find my first principles, and then keep doing things, then I may not be extraordinary, But I will be infinitely close to the transcendence, far beyond the original me."

"You are lucky and wise." Crimella's eyes were hot.

"We are all lucky. The only difference in our future is to accept this lucky or throw it away." Su Yedao.

"Because of your photos, I have a firm grip!" Crimella clenched her small fist hard.

"Really a good boy." Su Ye smiled slightly.

Crimella's eyes drifted away like a river, and she whispered softly: "You are not sixteen years old, only four years older than me."

Su Ye froze for a moment, smiled slightly, pointed to the line on the blackboard and said: "First principles are the content of my first lecture. It is also the first lesson of my dreams when I was a kid, and it is my dream. The first lesson of my life. It’s a pity that no one told me the first principles in the first lesson of my life, but since then, I have no regrets."

Climella stared at Su Ye.

"This day is the luckiest day of my life. I am sure that not to mention Aristotle, even Master Plato or Master Socrates, cannot give me such an important first lesson in life. From now on, you It is my eternal teacher." Clemella's clear voice was full of firmness.

Su Ye smiled slightly and didn't say anything. In his class, he stood on the shoulders of countless giants, far beyond this era.Even Aristotle, who established the "first principles", is only looking for the only, eternal, and supreme "first principles" in the world, and has not really expanded the first principles.The first principles of later generations, the first principles of Biaristotle are more lush.

After a while, Klimela 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? "

Su Ye 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 continue to pursue it."

Crimella nodded vigorously.

"Secondly, you have to remember the fourth point of learning first principles,'recognize multiple possibilities, maintain multiple perspectives, believe in all changes, and allow opposites to exist.' We allow, believe, or pursue the ultimate first principles, However, we must also believe that this world may not only have'one' ultimate first principles."

Su Ye smiled.

Climella is thoughtful.