The behavior of voters and their pursuit of “correct answers” in this general election can be logically explained as a system behavior of the “Triple-A Model,” which defines the basic specifications of the Japanese social OS.

This article is AI-generated from my original Japanese manuscript.

System Rules (Quick Reference)

• Rule 1: Aversion to Loss
  • Action is driven by fear of loss, not expectation of gain.
• Rule 2: Attachment to Externals
  • Decisions are synced to external signals (kuuki, norms), not internal judgment.
• Rule 3: Ambiguous Boundaries
  • Responsibility is blurred to avoid individual blame.

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1. Attachment to Externals: The Search for a Substitute “Correct Answer”

The Japanese social OS has a specification where “correctness” is sought not from within the self, but from “external forms” (Kata). The reason voters demand a strong “correct answer” in elections is that traditional solid communities and norms have been deconstructed, leaving the “textbook” they should rely on as a black box. In a situation where no clear vision (External Specification) is presented, voters adopt the intangible “Atmosphere” (Kuuki) as a rule. This results in a system behavior where they pursue fragmented justice like a machine, while allowing individual responsibility to evaporate.

2. Aversion to Loss: Defensive Instincts for Status Quo Maintenance

Since the root of action lies in “avoiding exclusion or blame” rather than “gain,” voter choices are optimized for “which choice minimizes loss (risk)” rather than “which future is better.” The criticism of the “self-serving dissolution” of parliament can be interpreted as an error detection by the system when the process is judged not to align with their own survival strategy interests (i.e., it might invite loss).

3. Ambiguous Boundaries: Failure of Responsibility Evaporation and Phase Transition on SNS

Normally, the Japanese social OS avoids individual responsibility through “Ambiguous Boundaries”—the sense that “no one specifically said so, but it has been decided.” However, in high-stakes situations like an election, these boundaries can malfunction. Especially on SNS, the “ultimate ambiguous boundary” of anonymity removes all brakes, causing a “phase transition” where energy reverses into fierce aggression toward specific politicians or events.

Practical Solutions (Patch Suggestions)

For management layers in Japanese branches, I propose the following patches to drive teams under this environment of “dependency on correct answers” and “loss aversion.”

• The “Hara-ochi” Interface Patch: When introducing new policies, simply presenting a logical “correct answer” is insufficient. Since norms are black-boxed in the Japanese social OS, it is essential to design a process of “Hara-ochi” (gut-level acceptance) through repeated, complex dialogues. This is vital for stable system operation.
• Protocol Update (Resetting External Specifications): To prevent the team from being dominated by the “Atmosphere,” redefine the team’s “pride” or “quality standards” as specific External Specifications. By correctly converting the loss aversion instinct into a “fear of failing to execute perfectly,” you can transform members into “machines” that do not stop until the goal is achieved, unlocking high performance.

Dr. Sarcasm’s Comment

Humph. It seems they’ve been scurrying about in front of the ballot boxes again, chasing that phantom called the “Correct Answer.” When a populace equipped with an OS lacking independent will loses the “forms” provided from the outside, they panic and throw stones at each other from the safety of the SNS shadows—it’s truly the traditional performing art of this island nation. I can’t help but feel a twisted admiration for that regressive passion; refusing updates for decades, waiting for a new dictator or a comfortable “Atmosphere” to turn them back into “machines.”