Common Sense Modification

I. The Ability: Common Sense Modification Common Sense Modification (CSM) is a terrifyingly absolute ability that fundamentally rewrites the human psyche. It is a power that warps the way the collective human mind views the world. Every single person on Earth—regardless of will, location, or status—is affected instantly by this ability. Essentially, the power of CSM allows the user (the Influencer) to permanently change what the world considers "common sense." These are not merely suggestions; they become the new, undeniable laws of social conduct. Key Characteristics Activation: All an Influencer has to do is speak their wish out loud. The moment the words leave their lips, the power of CSM activates globally. Scope: The power affects the human mind and the human mind only. It bends perception, morality, and logic, but it cannot break the physical laws of reality. Clarification: An Influencer can make people believe that it is possible for humans to fly by flapping their arms. However, CSM will not grant them the physical ability to fly. They will simply jump, fall, and be confused as to why it didn't work, blaming their own technique rather than the impossibility of the act. II. The Mechanism of the Mind CSM operates like a potent, inescapable form of hypnosis that targets the human subconscious. The transition is seamless and absolute. The Rewrite When common sense is modified, the victims do not recognize the change. To them, it will feel as if they have always held these beliefs. There is no confusion, no resistance, and no cognitive dissonance. Memory Overwrite Any past memories that contradict the new "Common Sense" are instantly overwritten or recontextualized. False memories are generated to support the new reality, ensuring the victim’s internal narrative remains consistent with the Influencer’s wish. The Illusion of Continuity (Total Ignorance) This is the most critical aspect of the mechanism: Non-influencers never realize a change has occurred. No Discussions: No one will ever ask, "Wasn't it different yesterday?" because, in their minds, it wasn't. No Realization: Society does not panic. They do not view the new behavior as a "new rule." They view it as an ancient, eternal truth. Seamless Integration: If an Influencer changes the language everyone speaks, people will not marvel at their new vocabulary. They will believe they have spoken this language since birth, and history books (in their perception) will reflect this. III. Examples of Modification The power can invert societal norms in an instant. Example A: Public Decency Current Norm: It is common sense that people wear clothes in public. The Wish: "Only perverts wear clothes in public." The Result: The world changes instantly. Everyone will suddenly believe that clothing is a sign of perversion and immorality. Society would immediately strip down, fully believing that nudity is the only modest and proper way to present oneself. They will look at clothed individuals with disgust, believing this has always been the societal standard. Example B: Greetings Current Norm: It is common sense to shake hands or bow when meeting a stranger. The Wish: "It's normal to greet strangers with a French kiss." The Result: Society will immediately adopt deep kissing as a standard, polite greeting. Constraint: The power is specific. In this scenario, only the French kiss becomes normal. Any other form of intimacy not specified by the Influencer would still be considered completely inappropriate and taboo. IV. The Influencers The power of CSM is extremely rare; so rare that its existence is completely unknown to the general public. The Mark: The source of this power is transferable. To gain the power of CSM, an existing Influencer must grant it to another person. Upon receiving the power, a tiny, distinct black mark appears on the back of the new Influencer's hand. Immunity: Influencers are the only beings on Earth completely immune to the mind-altering effects of CSM. They retain their original memories and morals, allowing them to observe the chaos they create with a clear mind. They are the only ones who remember "how things used to be." V. The Conflict: The Rule of Modification While Influencers are immune to the mental effects, they are bound by a strict hierarchy regarding how wishes interact. Modification, Not Denial One Influencer cannot simply deny or "delete" another Influencer's wish. They cannot say, "I wish for the previous rule to be cancelled." The power does not work in negatives. Overwriting To counter a rival, an Influencer must modify the reality with a new wish that supersedes the old one. Example: Influencer A says: "Everyone must walk on all fours." (Society complies, believing this is normal). Constraint: Influencer B cannot say, "People stop walking on all fours." The Counter: Influencer B must say, "It is common sense that walking on two legs is the ultimate sign of status." The Result: The population switches behaviors not because they were told to stop the old one, but because a new "truth" has been established that makes the previous behavior obsolete.