MENTAL MODEL · M7035

Three Bonds and Five Constant Virtues

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CORE DEFINITION

The ruler guides the subject, the father guides the son, and the husband guides the wife. The Five Constant Virtues are benevolence, righteousness, propriety, wisdom, and faithfulness. The logic of overt schemes: hardcoding ethics. It writes the social hierarchy into the underlying code of ethics and morality. Rebelling against superiors is not only a crime but also 'immoral' and 'inhumane.' Scaffolding function: corporate culture indoctrination. Elevating company values (such as 'customer first' or 'embrace change') to moral standards. Not working overtime means not striving, and not striving is immoral. This is more effective than KPIs.

SCAFFOLDING EFFECT

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Reduce cognitive load

Corporate culture indoctrination. Elevating company values (such as 'customer first' or 'embrace change') to moral standards. Not working overtime means not striving, and not striving is immoral. This is more effective than KPIs.

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Anchor fast decisions

Upgrading 'obedience to hierarchy' from external rules to internal moral consciousness: when norms are moralized, individuals self-monitor and monitor each other, resulting in very low execution costs and no resistance. Its power lies in 'internalization of motivation'—people comply not because of punishment but because 'it is right to do so.' As a double-edged sword: it can efficiently unite people, but it can also be used to justify oppression.

MINIMUM ACTION

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Practice this model in one real situation:

Identify scenarios: Where do rules need to be elevated to commonly recognized values?
Codify: Write core requirements into concise moral principles (such as the Five Constant Virtues).
Internalize: Reinforce through rituals, narratives, and role models until they become 'common sense.'
Verify: Be wary of using them to deprive individuals of judgment (see pitfalls).

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