Red Pill Modelling 101

The imagination is the limit.

Readership: All
Theme: Problems with The Red Pill
Length: 2,000 words
Reading Time: 11 minutes

Scientific Models

Models are scientific descriptions and empirical explanations of real-world phenomena.

“A scientific model seeks to represent empirical objects, phenomena, and physical processes in a logical and objective way.  All models are in simulacra, that is, simplified reflections of reality that, despite being approximations, can be extremely useful.  Building and disputing models is fundamental to the scientific enterprise.  Complete and true representation may be impossible, but scientific debate often concerns which is the better model for a given task…”

Wikipedia: Scientific Modelling

This airplane is a model.  No, it doesn’t fly.  Just because it doesn’t fly doesn’t mean it is inaccurate or worthless.  It is not ‘fake’ unless someone is telling you that it’s ‘real’.  Context.

Theoretical models are a subset of scientific models that are not wholly substantiated by evidence and/or are our best guess about a particular behavior, form, function, phenomenon, or relation in question.  A theoretical model is a framework that researchers create to provide a particular perspective, or lens, through which to examine a topic and to assist the planning of how to approach a specific research inquiry.  Having a theoretical framework / model allows the development of an informed perspective, it defines the purpose of research, provides structure to the research procedure, and permits research to be conducted more effectively. Theoretical models do not need to be 100% accurate or even 100% true to be useful in this regard.

Archetypes

An Archetype is a recurrent symbol or motif in art, literature, or mythos.  Carl Jung identified twelve archetypes: the Innocent, Everyman, Hero, Caregiver, Explorer, Rebel, Creator, Lover, Jester, Sage, Magician, and Ruler, none of which are bound by genre.

The Bible is the source of many archetypes that are prevalent in Christian Red Pill lore (e.g. Adam and Eve, Noah, Job, Abraham, the prodigal son, the Proverbs 31 woman, Peter, et al.).  Jesus was described as a type of Adam by the apostle Paul in Romans 5:12-19.  Some archetypes are structural in nature (e.g. Church authority, Gentile vs Genuine Authority, and the Christ : Church :: Husband : Wife analogy in Ephesians 5:22-33).

The Trad Wife is a specific archetype of femininity.

The secular Red Pill lore also conceptualizes many archetypes (e.g. Ch@d, Stacy, !ncels, Wh!te Knights, Trad Wives, and so on).  Some of the more abstract or complex archetypes take the form of a theoretical model (e.g. Alpha Widows, LAMPS, Marriage 2.0, War Brides, the Feminine Imperative, Rollo’s concepts of Love, etc.

A unique feature of Red Pill thinking is that it uses archetypes to devise theoretical models, and vice versa — like well known characters acting out a predictable plot in a classic drama. Thus, mythos is born, which inevitably shapes the culture (and it has).

Advantages of Using Archetypes and Models

Models are useful in the following ways.

• Models help us visualize ideas or abstract concepts.
• Models help us comprehend very large, small, or complex phenomena that cannot be pictured in the mind.
• Models are used to facilitate the communication of ideas, observations, and complex phenomena to other people.
• Models can be used to represent things that are very small, very large, very abstract, or very complex.
• Models can assist in the development of scientific theories and help support or disprove existing theories.
• Models can be used to help illustrate and explain scientific theories.
• A theoretical model can be used to devise and test a hypothesis.
• Data and testing can be used to prove or disprove a hypothesis.
• Models can be used to predict behavior / outcome / performance.
• Models can be used to make and test predictions.
• Models build scientific knowledge.
• Advances in scientific technology permit newer models to be explored and developed.
• Working and testing with models can be safer, quicker, less expensive, and less risky than experimenting with the real thing. Thus, models save time, money, and lives.

The Value of a Model

In general, the value of a model is determined by the advantages that it offers, as described above. However, the value is also estimated by…

This “new” Bf-109 was lost on 03/24/1943 near Rørvik Norway. German pilot Günther Seraphim was rescued. The plane was rediscovered “nose down” at the bottom of the sea.  It was recovered in 2010 and restored and now resides at the National Norwegian Aviation Museum.

1. Its fidelity to reality.
2. Whether it is useful to the application at hand.
3. The degree to which its use provides safety, saves time and/or money, etc.
4. Its ability to inspire critical thought or provide insights into reality.
5. A model is outstanding if it can actually predict a phenomenon.
6. Building a hobby, practice, exhibiting skillmanship, entertainment, fun, etc.

Here’s an interesting case study of the value of a model. This image depicts a WW2 era airplane that was recently salvaged and restored. Now it is a non-operational museum piece. Because of its age and condition, it is essentially a life-sized model of an outdated model. Although it doesn’t fly and was costly to restore, it has significant historical value. (IOW, it fails points 2 and 3 above, but is excellent on points 1, 4, and 6. Point 5 DNA.)

Problems with Creating Models

Models are based on and can only represent our best understanding of a phenomenon and are therefore not perfect. They are limited by several factors that affect the formation, accuracy, and validity of a model.

• Formulating a model is a formidable task that can only be achieved through familiar experience, inspiration, and/or a great deal of experimental research.
• Our own understanding of a phenomenon may very well be biased, ill conceived, or incomplete.
• Progress in the task of developing mathematical / structural / tautological formulations is slow.
• Our ability to accurately interpret observations affects the formulation of a model.
• Our ability to imagine potential cause and effect relationships affects the formulation of a model.
• The Uniqueness / Repeatability of the phenomenon affects its validity.
• The precision and accuracy of the data used to devise the model may be poor or incomplete, thereby producing a poor model.
• What we actually know about the phenomenon may be poor or incomplete, which may lead to the development of false models.*  For example, in medieval times, only 4 elements were recognized by science (back then called alchemy): earth, wind, fire, and water.  Also see ‘phlogiston’, an 18^th century theory of oxidation.*
• Theoretical models are positivistic and therefore neglect metaphysics and theism.**

In sum, life is somewhat unpredictable, and mankind is relatively slow-witted.

* These models were a necessary step in the development of better models.
** I regularly attempt to bridge this gap and/or provide a more complete perspective here at Σ Frame.

This photo collage / meme depicts an attractive young woman (Estee Williams) switching from the Career Life Script model to the Trad Wife model. The smiles and the glands make it convincing to men and infuriating to those who subscribe to the Career / Feminist Life Script model.

Disadvantages and Limits of Using Models

“As far as the laws of mathematics refer to reality, they are not certain; and as far as they are certain, they do not refer to reality.”

Albert Einstein

Applying, comparing, or fitting a model to a real life phenomenon requires a thorough familiarity with the topic.  There are several factors that affect the compatibility of a model with the intended application.

A model (Senta Berger) modelling a specific archetype of femininity that is not very realistic but is very inspiring.

• Models cannot include all the details of the objects / phenomenon that they represent.
• There is a tradeoff between simplicity and accuracy. The accuracy of a model is reduced in order to make it simplistic enough to communicate general ideas.
• The Probability / Randomness of the phenomenon may introduce variances in data / results.
• A lack of information and inadequate advances in scientific technology can prevent models from being either proved or disproved.
• Implicit deficiencies related to deductive and inductive reasoning, which I’ll cover in an upcoming p0$t.
• The degree of rigour that has been (or can be) attained.
• Some models are only applicable within certain contexts.

Models Develop and Change over Time

Models are developed and refined over time.  As technology advances and new information is learned, models can be changed, replaced, revised, and/or updated.  When existing models are found to be inadequate, too inaccurate to be useful, or structurally wrong, there arises an impetus to develop a better model.  Also, new information and/or scientific findings may render our current models archaic, and will therefore warrant new models to be devised.

Marion Robert Morrison (AKA John Wayne) personified an archetype of masculinity that was formed in the 19^th century, became popular during the 20^th century, and fell out of vogue in the 21^st century.

Models stand on their own merit.  Some models are better than others.  Models are only discounted when a better model is devised.  Models cannot be very well proven ‘wrong’, as it is merely an expression of an educated guesstimation in the absence of anything better.  However, there are three ways to debunk a model.

1. Prove that the fundamental assumptions or the structure of an existing model are wrong.
2. Introduce a superior model which renders the old model archaic.
3. Disrupt public acceptance of the model through brainwashing, censoring, demonization, false evidence, etc.

If a model doesn’t fit reality, or if it is misapplied, and/or disregarded altogether, it may render the model inaccurate or unuseful, but it doesn’t revoke the usefulness of the model as a body of understanding of the phenomenon in the context for which it was devised.

Case Study 1 — The Evolving Atom

For example, our model of the atom underwent several revisions over many decades, as depicted in the image below. These models were hotly contested by some of the world’s best minds, and contradictory models coexisted for some time until an explanation could be found and a better model put forth. Although there are more advanced and more accurate models of the atom available today, academia continues to use Bohr’s model of the atom because of its simplicity. Same thing for electromagnetic radiation (light). 

Did the atom evolve? No. Only our understanding of the atom evolved, and we still use an older model because it is practical.

Case Study 2 — The Forward Look

Some models are built only for brainstorming and experimenting with ideas. For an example of an automobile model that never made it to production, see Motor City Garage: King of the Tailfin: Virgil Exner’s Project 613 (2019/11/27). Although this model was ultimately rejected, it played a role in the development of Chrysler’s other ‘space age’, “Forward Look” designs that rocked the auto industry in the late 1950s and early 60s — models that are now classics today.

In this case, the model was discarded, but the automobile design truly did evolve.

Moreover, a model is used for what it is worth according to its purpose. If you find that a model is inaccurate or unuseful for your purposes, then don’t use it.

Better yet, devise a better model.

Devising a Better Model

The 9 Types of Red Pill Models are what we have to work with at present.

For Red Pill lore to be improved, we’ll have to come up with better models, and I’m sure it will happen.

In the future, some of these models will be developed further, some will be found inadequate and subsequently refined, and some will be cast aside in favor of newer better models.

I doubt that Biblical models can be improved, however we might be able to develop some correlating models that would help us better understand them. 

Some progress is being made on this within the Christian Manosphere, but just as it was with the model of the atom, development is tedious and slow.

A model plane made of Balsa wood. Constructing a model takes time, skill, patience, and planning.

Here are a few strategies that we might take towards developing better models.

1. Show how the standing Red Pill models compare to Biblical models.
2. Point out specific assumptions or claims that the existing models get wrong, or which do not agree with Biblical precepts.
3. Provide case studies and discuss how current Red Pill models are inadequate, misused, or misleading.

Related

• Σ Frame (Jack): Science and Scripture (2009/11/20)
• Σ Frame (Jack): Superposition (2023/6/14)