Scientific
Humans project fear and uncertainty onto objects and systems.
Practical
Cars, taxes, institutions can feel emotionally threatening.
Low Load
Objects behave as tools.
High Load
Objects become emotional triggers.
Misinterpretation
“I hate this form/car/system.”
No — residue is attached.
Narrative
“The system is out to get me.”
No — the residue is.
Earth-2.0
Clear, simple interfaces reduce residue.
Tools
Object-residue mapping
UI emotional reset
Summary
Objects inherit emotional meaning they never had.