Cognitive Scaffold

Preparing your thinking workspace

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MENTAL MODEL · M1209

Kanso

Kanso
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Version 1.0.0 · Updated 2026-07-30

CORE DEFINITION

One of the seven Zen aesthetic principles. It refers to a state that is not only simple, but also natural, free from clutter, and retaining only the essence of things. It emphasizes 'natural expression' rather than 'deliberate pruning' more than minimalism.

SCAFFOLDING EFFECT

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Reduce cognitive load

Life restructuring. Examine your room or PPT. It's not just about 'putting fewer things', but 'only putting things that express the essence'. Remove decorative noise.

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Derived from Japanese aesthetics, it refers to achieving profound meaning through restraint, simplicity, and blank space, a kind of advanced minimalism where less is more.

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