Ceguera Neurocognitiva al Lenguaje Simbólico: Mecanismo de Protección ante el Trauma No Integrado y Resonancia Estructural en Plataformas de Emparejamiento

This study explores a recurrent phenomenon of neurocognitive blindness to explicit symbolic language in digital social platforms, specifically dating applications. Despite the presence of clearly written warnings stating that the user profile is part of a psychological experiment, the majority of respondents behave as if no such statement were present. This suggests the presence of two neurocognitive mechanisms: (1) symbolic-projective visual reading that bypasses textual content entirely and (2) semantic dissociation triggered by symbolic language that confronts unresolved emotional trauma.The experimental setup involved publishing a profile in Bumble with explicit language declaring the non-romantic, research-oriented purpose of the interaction. Data collected from over 50 simultaneous conversations revealed that most participants either ignored or failed to comprehend the message, proceeding with flirtatious or romantic interaction patterns. However, the use of a BDSM-themed profile picture—symbolically representing authority, structure, and containment—did not trigger rejection but rather increased engagement and symbolic resonance among high-complexity structures.These findings suggest that symbolic coherence, aesthetic consistency, and perceived emotional safety can bypass cognitive defenses, allowing semantic integration even in subjects with trauma-related symbolic dissociation. This points to the possibility of using symbolic design in digital environments as a diagnostic tool for trauma visibility, semantic resilience, and neurocognitive integration.