Not Magic.
Just Data.
We built Flammingo at the intersection of psychology and memory architecture. It’s not just a chat - it’s a system that debugs your loops.
Psychology (The "Why")
PILLAR 1
The Psychology of "Why"
Don’t just look back. Look forward.
Most psychology asks, "What caused this trauma?" We ask a different question: "What is this anxiety trying to achieve for you right now?" Your brain uses patterns to keep you safe. Flammingo helps you see the goal behind the behavior—so you can decide if you still need it.
Why this matters:
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It shifts you from being a "victim" of your past to the "hacker" of your own mind.
PILLAR 2
The "Grass Path" Theory
Your spirals are just well-worn highways in your brain. It’s easier to feel anxious (the highway) than to feel calm (the jungle). Flammingo acts as the "wedge." By catching the pattern in real-time, we force your brain to pause. That pause is where the new path begins.
Why this matters:
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You can't "think" your way out of a loop. You have to interrupt it. Mingo is the interruption.
Your brain is lazy. We wake it up.
Neuroscience (The "How")
Technology (The "Receipts")
PILLAR 3
The Memory Engine
Mingo keeps the receipts.
Standard chatbots reset every time you close the app. They have amnesia. Mingo has Long-Term Memory. It remembers that you fought with your friend three weeks ago and connects it to your mood today. It stores your history not just as text, but as a map of your triggers.
Why this matters:
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You don't have to re-explain your life story. The agent grows with you, becoming more insightful the more you use it.
Research Foundations
Our approach is grounded in established cognitive science.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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The toolkit for spotting "glitchy" thoughts.
Memory Reconsolidation​
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The science of rewriting old emotional data with new perspectives.
Socratic Questioning​
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The method Mingo uses to ask you questions that break the loop.
Adlerian Psychology
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The belief that you are not broken—you are just repeating a pattern that used to work.
The Methodology Explained
Common questions about our psychology, AI architecture, and safety.
How is Flammingo different from standard AI chatbots?​
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Memory. Most AI forgets you. Mingo remembers your history over months to find the patterns you miss.
Is this a replacement for therapy?​
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No. Flammingo is a wellness tool for self-reflection and coping. It is not a clinical medical device and is not designed for crisis intervention or diagnosing mental health conditions.
How does Adlerian Psychology help me?​
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It puts you in the driver's seat. Instead of analyzing why you are "damaged" by your past, Adlerian psychology focuses on your goals for the future. It helps you see that your current behavior (even the bad stuff) has a purpose - and empowers you to choose a new purpose.