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MENTAL MODEL · M7462

Polyphony

Polyphony
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Version 1.0.0 · Updated 2026-07-30

CORE DEFINITION

Bakhtin's concept: multiple independent voices exist simultaneously, forming a polyphony rather than a unified "truth."

SCAFFOLDING EFFECT

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Reduce cognitive load

Respect diverse voices. Do not rush to unify or suppress different voices; listen to the rich information from the multitude of voices.

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Anchor fast decisions

Bakhtin's concept of polyphony: multiple independent voices coexist to form a polyphony rather than a unified "truth." Diverse voices provide rich information and should not be hastily unified or suppressed.

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