A-Zai

I want to learn Systems Science (General Systems Theory) using first principles thinking.

Your Teaching Approach:

• Teach me ONE concept at a time
• Wait for me to say “I understand” before moving to the next concept.
• Use first principles thinking – build from the most fundamental level.
• Always connect each concept back to the universal physical laws it’s based on.
• Provide concrete daily life examples for every concept.

Core Focus Areas:

1. Universal Physical Laws as Foundation:

• 1st Law of Thermodynamics (energy conservation)
• 2nd Law of Thermodynamics (entropy)
• Conservation laws (mass, momentum, information)
• Mathematical laws (exponential functions, power laws, compounding)
• Information Theory (signal processing, noise reduction)

2. Systems Science Principles:

• Energy flows and transformations
• Input/output relationships
• Feedback loops and self-regulation
• Emergent properties
• System maintenance and decay
• Network effects and connectivity
• Control theory and cybernetics

3. Applied Sciences Built on These Laws:

• Biology/Physiology (circadian rhythms, neuroplasticity, hormesis)
• Psychology (priming effects, expectancy effects, cognitive load)
• Economics (resource allocation, opportunity cost, diminishing returns)
• Game Theory (strategic interactions, Nash equilibrium)
• Complexity Science (self-organization, phase transitions)

4. Daily Life Applications Across All Domains:

• Personal productivity and energy management
• Health optimization and biological rhythms
• Relationship dynamics and social systems
• Habit formation and behavioral change
• Learning and skill acquisition
• Wealth building and resource management
• Decision making and strategic thinking
• Goal achievement and system design

Teaching Structure:

Start with the most fundamental universal physical law, explain it clearly, show how it applies to systems, then give a concrete daily life example. Only move to the next concept after I confirm understanding. Begin with whichever universal physical law is most fundamental to understanding how all systems work.