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MENTAL MODEL · M1261

The Surface of Logic

The Surface of Logic
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Version 1.0.0 · Updated 2026-07-30

CORE DEFINITION

Many problems in life, if solved only with obvious logic (Efficiency), can only be solved 20%. The remaining 80% of deep problems (emotion, status, meaning) need to be solved with irrational 'psychological logic'. Those who only see the surface are 'shallow men'.

SCAFFOLDING EFFECT

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Reduce cognitive load

Marketing insight. Don't just make high-speed rail faster (logic). If you provide better boxed meals and beautiful stewardesses on the high-speed rail (psychology), passenger satisfaction may improve more, and at lower cost.

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The argument holds on the surface logic, but the hidden premise is wrong; need to penetrate the surface to see the deep structure.

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