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MENTAL MODEL · M12297

Inviting the Laughter of Experts

Inviting the Laughter of Experts
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Version 1.0.0 · Updated 2026-07-28

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Conservation of Resources (COR) Theory is a stress theory that describes the motivation driving humans to both maintain their current resources and to pursue new resources. This theory was proposed by Dr. Stevan E. Hobfoll in 1989 as a way to expand on the literature on stress as a construct.

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Conservation of Resources (COR) Theory is a stress theory that describes the motivation driving humans to both maintain their current resources and to pursue new resources. This theory was proposed by

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The phrase 'inviting the laughter of experts' means being laughed at by those who are knowledgeable or skilled. It originates from the Zhuangzi, Chapter 'Autumn Floods': 'I would forever be laughed at by the great masters.' It reminds people to be humble and to avoid showing shallowness in front of experts, serving as a warning about humility and knowing one's boundaries.

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