Lampshading
Version 1.0.0 · Updated 2026-07-30
CORE DEFINITION
When the plot has a logical flaw or an unreasonable point, the author uses a character to actively call it out ("That's too coincidental!"), thereby dispelling the audience's doubts and allowing the story to continue.
SCAFFOLDING EFFECT
Reduce cognitive load
Proactively expose weaknesses. In a pitch or debate, if you know your proposal has an obvious flaw, don't hide it. Proactively hang the lampshade: "You'll probably think this data is exaggerated; I thought so myself at first..." This can significantly reduce aggressiveness.
Anchor fast decisions
Not a standard thinking model term; possibly a translation or alias for some method or allusion, or possibly a recording error. The mechanism is unclear; if it does exist, it may refer to using a hanging lamp to illuminate, metaphorically meaning 'using external light to break through blind spots'.
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In progress 0/2Practice this model in one real situation:
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- en.wikipedia.orghttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lampshadeverified
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