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MENTAL MODEL · M4593

Bohrbug

Bohrbug
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Version 1.0.0 · Updated 2026-07-30

CORE DEFINITION

A "solid as a rock" bug. Under the same conditions, it appears in the same way every time. Although such problems are annoying, they are the easiest to fix because they are deterministic.

SCAFFOLDING EFFECT

psychology

Reduce cognitive load

Identify simple causal problems. If an error is reproducible, it belongs to the "Bohrbug" category. No matter how serious it is, it is not scary because as long as the cause is found, it can be eradicated. It is the favorite enemy of beginners.

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Anchor fast decisions

It is suspected to be a thought experiment or term related to Boltzmann (possibly a variant or miswriting of "Boltzmann brain"), and the specific reference is yet to be determined. The mechanism is yet to be verified.

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