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MENTAL MODEL · M1907

Bad Faith / Mauvaise Foi

Bad Faith / Mauvaise Foi
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Version 1.0.0 · Updated 2026-07-30

CORE DEFINITION

To escape the burden and responsibility of 'absolute freedom,' humans deceive themselves by saying 'I have no choice,' 'I am a victim,' 'society made me do it,' thereby objectifying themselves into a fixed role.

SCAFFOLDING EFFECT

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Reduce cognitive load

Return of responsibility. Never say 'I have to.' You always have a choice (even if it's the choice to die). When you admit 'this is my choice,' though painful, you regain sovereignty over your own destiny.

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The individual unconsciously holds beliefs contrary to evidence to alleviate anxiety or protect the self, manifesting as a combination of motivated reasoning and confirmation bias.

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Source support: Explicit

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