1. Scientific
Under moderate load, the brain categorises in binary (“safe/unsafe”) to save energy.
2. Practical
The brain panics and slaps a quick label on things.
3. Low-Load
Nuanced, complex perception.
4. High-Load
Black-and-white thinking; instant judgments.
5. Misinterpretation
People think their snap label is “truth.”
6. Narrative
“He is like that.”
No — you snap-labelled under load.
7. Institutional
Departments label each other permanently.
8. Earth-2.0
Labels are fluid; decisions are contextual.
9. Tools
Snap-label interrupt
Re-evaluation protocol
10. Summary
Snap-labelling is the brain’s emergency shortcut.
