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MENTAL MODEL · M1159

Speedrun

Speedrun
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Version 1.0.0 · Updated 2026-07-30

CORE DEFINITION

Refers to the act of completing a game as quickly as possible by maximizing understanding of the game's speed, even exploiting bugs.

SCAFFOLDING EFFECT

psychology

Reduce cognitive load

Finding the optimal path. It metaphorically represents a mindset that skips all non-essential steps and goes straight to the result. When dealing with tedious processes (like filing taxes or navigating bureaucracy), adopt a speedrun mindset: ignore the story, skip side quests, and look for shortcuts.

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Anchor fast decisions

Originates from speedrun culture: pursuing the fastest completion under constraints, relying on route optimization and boundary techniques.

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