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MENTAL MODEL · M3329

Tulpa

Tulpa
BehaviorHigh supportPsychology
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Version 1.0.0 · Updated 2026-07-30

CORE DEFINITION

Through extreme mental focus and imagination, one constructs in the mind an 'imaginary companion' with an independent personality that can converse with oneself.

SCAFFOLDING EFFECT

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Reduce cognitive load

Virtual private advisory board. When making decisions, you can construct several 'tulpas' in your mind (e.g., Steve Jobs, Confucius, your grandmother) and mentally ask for their opinions. By simulating their thinking patterns, you gain multi-perspective advice.

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The exact referent of 'tulpa' is yet to be verified; it may be related to 'phantom limb' or a concept of 'perceived fictional figures'; without reliable sources, one should not assert its content.

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