Cognitive Scaffold

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MENTAL MODEL · M5209

Quine

Quine
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Version 1.0.0 · Updated 2026-07-30

CORE DEFINITION

A computer program whose only output is its own source code. It takes no input and relies entirely on internal logic to achieve self-replication and output.

SCAFFOLDING EFFECT

psychology

Reduce cognitive load

A self-sufficient closed loop. A perfect theoretical system or organizational culture often has a "Quine" nature—it does not require external explanation; it continuously generates and reinforces its own rules through its own operation (self-reference).

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Anchor fast decisions

The term is ambiguous; it may refer to a program/process method proposed by someone named Quinn (or related to negotiation, decision-making, or organization). The mechanism and authoritative definition require verification of the original text and source.

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