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MENTAL MODEL · M4427

Frankenstein Complex

Frankenstein Complex
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Version 1.0.0 · Updated 2026-07-30

CORE DEFINITION

A deep-seated human fear of artificial life (robots, AI), fearing that they will rebel and destroy their creators. This fear is often irrational, based on the mythological archetype of "the created replacing God."

SCAFFOLDING EFFECT

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Reduce cognitive load

Analyze the cultural archetype of technological panic. When discussing AI threats, distinguish between real technical risks (such as alignment issues) and mere psychological projections based on the "Frankenstein" narrative.

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Fear of artificial life or intelligent agents is rooted in the mythological archetype of "the creation turning against its creator" (Prometheus, Frankenstein), often being an irrational cultural projection rather than an assessment of actual risk.

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