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MENTAL MODEL · M12342

Exquisite Corpse

Exquisite Corpse
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Version 1.0.0 · Updated 2026-07-30

CORE DEFINITION

A creative game originating from Surrealism: each person continues the creation without knowing the previous contributions, and the final unexpected work is revealed.

SCAFFOLDING EFFECT

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Reduce cognitive load

Embrace the unexpected and loss of control. Break the inertia of personal thinking coherence, allowing random combinations to produce surprises and new possibilities.

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Anchor fast decisions

Exquisite corpse (cadavre exquis) is a Surrealist game: multiple people take turns writing sentences or drawing pictures while hiding the content of others, finally revealing an unexpected, absurd, and inspiring whole. It uses 'decentralized creation' to stimulate subconscious connections.

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