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Emotionics 2.1 – Interaction Matrix

Emotionics 2.1 – Interaction Matrix


■ Definition of States (Four Reaction States)

(a) Feel Real: Directly feeling one’s genuine emotions.

(b) Feign Real: Acting one’s genuine emotions “as if they were natural.”

(c) Feel Fake: Internally experiencing false emotions “as if they were real.”

(d) Feign Fake: Performing false emotions for outward manipulation or display.


■ Target Model


N(A):N(B) Model (Collective-to-Collective Emotionics)


A multi-layered, mutually interfering emotional interaction model between Group AGroup B.


■ Rules (Basic Principles)

Each player can choose either the same or a different reaction state from the opponent.

Therefore, A and B form 4×4 = 16 possible combinations.


■ Interaction Matrix — 16 Patterns for A vs. B


A(a) – Feel Real Emotions

(A genuinely feels their true emotions)

B-side

Result

B(a)

Strong mutual trust is formed. Both positive and negative emotions swing widely, creating intense emotional exchanges.

B(b)

A reacts sincerely to B’s “acted genuine emotion.” Trust: A→B increases, B→A unchanged.

B(c)

Mutual empathy emerges. Trust increases in both directions.

B(d)

A is emotionally moved by B’s “performed empathy.” Trust: A→B increases, B→A unchanged.


A(b) – Feign Real Emotions

(A acts their true emotions)

B-side

Result

B(a)

B responds seriously to A’s performance. Trust: A→B unchanged, B→A increases.

B(b)

Both sides act “genuine emotion.” Overall trust tends to decline.

B(c)

B mistakenly empathizes with A’s acted emotions. Trust increases in both directions.

B(d)

B returns a “performed empathy” to A’s performance. Trust: A→B increases, B→A unchanged.


A(c) – Feel Fake Emotions

(A internally experiences false emotions as if real)

B-side

Result

B(a)

A empathizes with B’s genuine feelings. Trust rises for both sides.

B(b)

A genuinely empathizes with B’s acted emotions. Trust increases in both directions.

B(c)

Both project emotions onto each other. Trust exists but is unstable with large emotional volatility.

B(d)

A sees through B’s performance. Trust: A→B decreases, B→A unchanged.


A(d) – Feign Fake Emotions

(A performs false emotions)

B-side

Result

B(a)

A gives an “acted empathy.” Trust: B→A increases, A→B unchanged.

B(b)

Both sides perform empathy. Trust: B→A increases, A→B unchanged.

B(c)

B sees through A’s performance. Trust: B→A decreases, A→B unchanged.

B(d)

Both sides aim for complete manipulation. Trust = zero.


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