Definitions by Doos Jarus

duallusion 

the illusion of false dualism

The true duallusion was thinking that passing my dissertation defense and getting over her were separate.

duallusion by Doos Jarus January 2, 2021

cupsolidate 

to consolidate cup contents

I have two cups of coffee less than halfway full, so I will cupsolidate them.

cupsolidate by Doos Jarus January 1, 2021

breakup seed

when your partner wants to break up, and they gradually keep bringing it up until you let them have their way

She planted the breakup seed last New Year's, and we were done five months later.

breakup seed by Doos Jarus December 31, 2020

goodwoman 

feminine version of 'goodman'

High society life is fun--don't you think, my goodwoman?

goodwoman by Doos Jarus December 30, 2020

ad homimen 

a logical fallacy in which one attacks men, not their respective claims

After considering Voltaire's dictum--"the perfect is the enemy of the good"--I almost just went after Voltaire himself, but avoided the ad homimen.

ad homimen by Doos Jarus December 29, 2020

interlocke

philosopher Ken Wilber's interpretation of John Locke's "interlocked world order"

Wilber and John interlocke in the idea of the great chain of being.

interlocke by Doos Jarus December 28, 2020

freesical 

a free physical

I do not get a freesical for my achy hands.

freesical by Doos Jarus December 28, 2020