First-Principles Problem-Solving Prompt for Claude

Solve this using first principles thinking. First, list every assumption baked into the problem and how I'm framing it. Then break it down to the fundamental truths we know for certain. Finally, rebuild a solution from those truths alone, ignoring how others usually do it. Flag any assumption you couldn't verify. My problem: [Describe the specific problem.] Success looks like: [A measurable result and deadline.] Hard constraints: [Budget, time, safety, legal requirements, etc.] Evidence I can provide: [Data, documents, observations, or measurements.] What I've already tried: [Approaches and their actual results.]