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MENTAL MODEL · M0820

Elastic Defense

Elastic Defense
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Version 1.0.0 · Updated 2026-07-30

CORE DEFINITION

Do not build an impenetrable defense line (such as the Maginot Line), but allow attackers to breach the first line of defense, consume the enemy's momentum through deep retreat, and counterattack when the enemy is exhausted.

SCAFFOLDING EFFECT

psychology

Reduce cognitive load

Resilience is better than rigidity. When dealing with public relations crises or hacker attacks, do not try to 'block' all negative voices (rigid defense), which usually breaks. Allow moderate venting, retain room for maneuver, and resolve the crisis dynamically.

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Anchor fast decisions

Elastic defense emphasizes not relying on hard blocking, but using depth and redundancy that can absorb, recover, and reorganize to withstand impacts, quickly recovering after damage, and being more resistant to strikes than rigid defense lines.

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