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MENTAL MODEL · M2741

Biophilia

Biophilia
BehaviorHigh supportEvolutionary Psychology
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Version 1.0.0 · Updated 2026-07-30

CORE DEFINITION

Humans have an innate tendency to be drawn to natural forms (plants, water, animals). This is because over millions of years of evolution, being near abundant vegetation and water sources meant survival.

SCAFFOLDING EFFECT

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Reduce cognitive load

- Office design: Why do good offices place many plants and introduce natural light? Not for decoration, but to satisfy Biophilia, physically reducing employees' stress hormones and enhancing creativity.

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Humans have an innate tendency to be drawn to life and nature (biophilia), which can be leveraged to enhance well-being and environmental awareness.

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