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MENTAL MODEL · M2025

Ubuntu

Ubuntu
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Version 1.0.0 · Updated 2026-07-30

CORE DEFINITION

"I am because we are." Emphasizes that human nature is inherently social, and individual value can only be realized through relationships with others.

SCAFFOLDING EFFECT

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Reduce cognitive load

- Communitarianism: Counteracts extreme individualism. In a team, no superstar can shine without the support of the team.

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The South African philosophy "Ubuntu": human existence is essentially interdependent ("I am because we are"). The mechanism is: individual value and identity are defined by their relationship with the community, counteracting extreme individualism—even super individuals cannot do without the support and recognition of the community.

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