Theories and Models
Trilogy Theory of Consciousness.
Trilogy Paradigm of Consciousness presents a groundbreaking perspective on the nature of consciousness, redefining it as the interaction between awareness and decision-making. Unlike traditional theories that conflate consciousness and awareness, this model differentiates the two, proposing that true free will emerges from the deliberate selection of awareness-based choices (ABCS) and intentional attention (DSIA). These intertwined processes form the core of consciousness, distinguishing Natural Intelligence (NI) from Artificial Intelligence (AI). According to this paradigm, the mind operates unconsciously, compiling mental functions, while consciousness exists only in the presence of ABCS and DSIA, shaping the sense of self ("I"). This novel approach challenges existing views in philosophy, cognitive science, and AI, providing a structured explanation of how conscious decision-making separates human cognition from artificial processing. By framing consciousness as an emergent faculty of selective awareness and volitional decision-making, the Trilogy Paradigm offers a fresh lens for understanding human intelligence, free will, and self-awareness.
Shell and Core Model of Happiness
The Shell and Core (S&C) Model of Subjective Well-Being (SWB) offers a comprehensive framework to understand the multifaceted nature of happiness. This model delineates three primary components:
Shell of Happiness: Represents experiential happiness, encompassing positive emotions derived from interactions with one's environment.
Core of Happiness: Denotes inner happiness, reflecting stable, intrinsic contentment.
Happiness Suit of Armor (HSOA): An interface layer comprising coping and defense mechanisms that safeguard the core of happiness.
The S&C Model emphasizes the dynamic interplay between external experiences and internal well-being, suggesting that while external factors can influence one's happiness, the core remains relatively stable, protected by the HSOA. This model serves as a unifying framework, capturing various aspects of happiness and extending its application beyond positive psychology into broader medical and clinical settings. It provides a structured approach to assess and enhance well-being at both personal and population levels, identifying key personality traits and coping mechanisms that contribute to overall SWB.
By integrating these perspectives, Dr. Farhadi provides a holistic understanding of happiness, bridging theoretical models with actionable strategies to enhance subjective well-being.
The Duality of Reason: Understanding the Motives Behind Our Actions
The Theory of the Duality of Reason challenges conventional views on human motivation, proposing that our actions are driven by two distinct types of reasoning: experiential reason, rooted in emotions and immediate gratification, and evaluative reason, based on rational analysis and long-term consequences. This framework explains why individuals often experience internal conflict between the joy of short-term happiness and the satisfaction derived from fulfilling obligations, ultimately shaping gratification as a blend of both joy and satisfaction after completing any task. By distinguishing between these two forms of reasoning, this model offers a new perspective on decision-making, happiness, and human behavior, bridging insights from psychology, philosophy, and cognitive science.
Forgive and Forgo Model:
A Transformative Approach to Healing from Past Trauma
The Forgive and Forgo model is a structured, introspective approach designed to help individuals process past traumatic experiences in a meaningful and empowering way. Unlike traditional "Forgive and Forget" methods, which emphasize letting go of resentment and moving on, this model focuses on understanding, reframing, and ultimately releasing the emotional burden of a past event—without requiring forgiveness of the offender.
At the core of this paradigm is the separation of the offender from the offense, shifting the focus from personal blame to a deeper analysis of the event itself. Through a nine-step process, individuals explore their role in the event, identify potential alternative actions, and cultivate self-forgiveness and acceptance. The goal is to transition from a victim mindset to one of personal responsibility and growth, leading to greater emotional resilience.
Rather than suppressing painful memories, Forgive and Forgo encourages individuals to extract valuable lessons from their experiences, recognize their own strengths and weaknesses, and ultimately forgo the offender—removing them from the center of emotional attention. By integrating this model, individuals may develop a healthier, more balanced perspective on their past, allowing them to move forward with greater peace, self-awareness, and personal empowerment.
Physical Libertarianism:
A New School of Thought to Redeem Free Will
This perspective challenges the deterministic view of free will, proposing an alternative framework called Physical Libertarianism—a paradigm of consciousness that reconciles free will with the laws of cause and effect. While many scientific and philosophical theories, such as determinism and compatibilism, argue that free will is either an illusion or governed by randomness, this manuscript presents a model where true free will emerges through awareness-based choice selection and intentional attention. Under this view, consciousness is not exempt from causality but is instead a product of structured decision-making, setting natural intelligence apart from artificial intelligence. Unlike AI, which operates within deterministic frameworks, human consciousness involves a deliberate selection of information and intentional focus, affirming that free will is both real and essential to moral and social responsibility. This perspective reshapes the discourse on consciousness, choice, and agency, offering a compelling argument against the reduction of free will to either mechanistic determinism or quantum randomness.
Happiness Suit of Armor:
A Metaphoric Model for Maintaining Inner Happiness
The Happiness Suit of Armor serves as a metaphorical model for coping with life’s challenges and maintaining a stable sense of happiness. Just as a suit of armor protects a warrior in battle, the Happiness Suit of Armor safeguards inner happiness from external adversities and emotional turmoil. Composed of various symbolic components—wisdom (helmet), love (chest), discipline (abdomen), strength (back), trust (right hand), support (left hand), freedom (right foot), peace (left foot), confidence (shield), and justice (sword)—each element plays a crucial role in fortifying resilience, emotional stability, and well-being. This model emphasizes the importance of psychological flexibility, emotional intelligence, and self-awareness in managing stress, adversity, and disappointment. Rather than passively enduring hardships, the Happiness Suit of Armor framework encourages proactive engagement by strengthening protective traits and reinforcing one’s ability to navigate life’s uncertainties. By integrating these armor components into daily life, individuals can buffer against negativity, maintain balance, and cultivate a lasting sense of happiness, allowing them to thrive rather than merely survive.
The Triphasic Model of Love: An Adaptation of Love to the State of FLOW
Numerous scientific attempts have been made to deconstruct the various dimensions of love, such as identifying its core components—attachment, intimacy, and passion (Sternberg, 1986)—or pinpointing neurobiological correlates of pleasure and reward in brain regions such as the ventral tegmental area and caudate nucleus (Bartels & Zeki, 2000). However, the transformative nature of love, capable of inspiring creativity, resilience, and profound meaning, extends well beyond the scope of scientific analysis alone. Whether experienced as an intensified form of desire, fleeting infatuation, enduring commitment, or even an unhealthy obsession, love remains central to human existence, guiding individuals toward their aspirations.
This model seeks to simplify the intricate nature of love by proposing a new framework—the Triphasic Model of Love (TML)—and examining its adaptation to the State of FLOW.