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MENTAL MODEL · M12749

Against Music

Against Music
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Version 1.0.0 · Updated 2026-07-30

CORE DEFINITION

Opposition to music and elaborate rituals, believing that they waste the people's money and energy and do not bring practical benefits for survival (farming and warfare).

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Extreme pragmatism. In times of resource scarcity (such as early startup or downturn), cut all 'music' (team building, decorations, benefits). Every penny must be spent on the blade's edge (survival).

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Against Music is Mozi's doctrine, opposing the Confucian elaborate rituals and music, believing that music and enjoyment waste human and material resources without contributing to 'food and clothing' and governance, advocating frugality.

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