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MENTAL MODEL · M0658

Cui Bono

Cui Bono
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Version 1.0.0 · Updated 2026-07-30

CORE DEFINITION

Latin for "who benefits?" When investigating cases or analyzing complex events, a key principle for inferring the mastermind is to identify who stands to gain the most from the outcome.

SCAFFOLDING EFFECT

psychology

Reduce cognitive load

Insight into hidden motives. When faced with puzzling policies, business behaviors, or conspiracy theories, don't listen to what they say, but look at who benefits most from the outcome, which often points directly to the truth.

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Latin for "who benefits," it is a key principle for inferring the mastermind: when facing suspicious or complex events, identifying who stands to gain the most from the outcome often points to the true motive or beneficiary.

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