MENTAL MODEL · M1642

Sunset Clause

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Version 1.0.0 · Updated 2026-07-30

CORE DEFINITION

A provision in a law or contract that sets an expiration date, after which the law automatically becomes invalid unless the legislature extends it through new legislation. Scaffolding effect: prevents institutional rigidity. It establishes a 'default death' mechanism, forcing people to periodically re-examine whether old rules are still applicable, preventing outdated laws or departments from becoming permanent zombies.

SCAFFOLDING EFFECT

psychology

Reduce cognitive load

Prevents institutional rigidity. It establishes a 'default death' mechanism, forcing people to periodically re-examine whether old rules are still applicable, preventing outdated laws or departments from becoming permanent zombies.

anchor

Anchor fast decisions

A 'sunset clause' in a law or contract: a certain power or provision automatically expires after a set date or condition, unless actively extended, used to prevent the perpetuation of power.

MINIMUM ACTION

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Practice this model in one real situation:

Set an expiration date for temporary authorizations
review before expiration whether to renew
use automatic expiration to force periodic evaluation.

Check to track your progress (stored locally)

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Source support: Explicit

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zh.wikipedia.orghttps://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E6%97%A5%E8%90%BD%E6%A2%9D%E6%AC%BEZH · Explicit
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