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MENTAL MODEL · M10632

Want a Crime, Easy to Find a Charge

Want a Crime, Easy to Find a Charge
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Version 1.0.0 · Updated 2026-07-30

CORE DEFINITION

If you want to convict someone, how can you worry about finding a pretext?

SCAFFOLDING EFFECT

psychology

Reduce cognitive load

Motive attribution/presumption of guilt. When leaders or regulators decide to rectify you (want a crime), do not try to argue specific details (charge). Because logic serves motives. Must address the issue at the motivational level.

anchor

Anchor fast decisions

When the verdict motive is set, evidence can be selectively tailored or even fabricated to serve the conclusion, and logic yields to motive.

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