MENTAL MODEL · M1079

Concurrent and Consequent Patterns

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CORE DEFINITION

Concurrent pattern refers to simultaneous onset of two or more channels (e.g., Taiyang-Yangming concurrent pattern); consequent pattern refers to one channel's disease not yet resolved and then transmitting to another channel (overlapping in sequence).

SCAFFOLDING EFFECT

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Reduce cognitive load

Multi-battlefield command. Do not expect the enemy to attack only one gate. When Taiyang (fever) and Yangming (diarrhea) are both critical, do not prioritize; use a 'mixed formation' (e.g., Gegen Tang or Maxing Shigan Tang) to fight on both battlefields simultaneously.

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Failures in complex systems (human body, organizations, projects) are often not single-point but result from multiple causal chains acting simultaneously or sequentially. Concurrent pattern is 'concurrency'—multiple problems erupt at the same time, requiring simultaneous resource allocation; consequent pattern is 'transmission'—old problems persist while new ones derive, requiring blocking the chain of spread. Ignoring any battlefield leads to failure of local treatment or secondary disasters.

MINIMUM ACTION

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In diagnosis, distinguish between 'simultaneous occurrence' (concurrent) and 'sequential transmission' (consequent). 2. Concurrent: handle in parallel, invest in multiple lines simultaneously, avoid neglecting one for another. 3. Consequent: first stabilize the old problem, then cut off the transmission path to new areas. 4. Use a 'mixed formation' comprehensive plan to cover multiple battlefields, not a single approach.

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