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MENTAL MODEL · M7264

Shilin Guangji

Shilin Guangji
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Version 1.0.0 · Updated 2026-07-30

CORE DEFINITION

A daily-use encyclopedia compiled by Chen Yuanjing in the Song dynasty, covering astronomy, geography, human affairs, etiquette, etc. — an ancient "life Wikipedia."

SCAFFOLDING EFFECT

psychology

Reduce cognitive load

Practical organization of knowledge. Organizes knowledge by life scenarios for quick lookup when needed.

anchor

Anchor fast decisions

A daily-use encyclopedia compiled by Chen Yuanjing in the Song dynasty, categorizing practical knowledge by life scenarios (astronomy, geography, human affairs, etiquette, etc.). The mechanism is "scenario-based knowledge organization" — arranged by "how to use when encountering a certain matter" rather than "what a discipline is," facilitating immediate lookup and use.

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