MENTAL MODEL · M3501

Principle of Explosion

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CORE DEFINITION

Latin: Ex falso quodlibet. In a formal system, if there is a contradiction (i.e., simultaneously accepting A and not-A), then from this contradiction, any proposition (including "the earth is flat", "1=2") can be derived.

SCAFFOLDING EFFECT

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Consistency maintenance. It explains why logical systems (laws, code, theories) cannot tolerate even a small contradiction, because a small contradiction can cause the truth values of the entire system to collapse, making the system useless.

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The "explosion principle" refers to the rapid oxidation of combustible materials in a confined space, where energy is released in an extremely short time, producing high-pressure shock waves and high temperatures; the power depends on reaction rate, confinement, and energy density.

MINIMUM ACTION

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Practice this model in one real situation:

(As a model) When analyzing violent failures or rapid diffusion, look at the three factors: "rate × confinement × energy"
in explosion-proof design, use pressure relief, isolation, and speed reduction
in analogies, identify the destructive combination of "fast positive feedback + confinement".

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