5 definitions by Glycine

habitus

A set of norms and expectations unconsciously acquired by individuals through experience and socialization as embodied dispositions, ‘internalized as second nature’ (Bourdieu), predisposing us to act improvisationally in certain ways within the constraints of particular social fields.

Bourdieu Proposed the concept of the habitus as an integral part of behaviour reflected in a ‘way of being’: to include ways of seeing, moving, talking, and so on.

by Glycine September 16, 2023

frictionless person

The stereotypical frictionless person dresses neatly but unobtrusively, typically works from a laptop from anywhere in the world and pays contactless for everything.

‘Frictionless persons’ prefer to frequent Starbucks.

by Glycine March 31, 2021

ochlocracy

government by mob rule

In the aftermath of the French monarchy Robespierre was a leader of resulting ochlocracy.

by Glycine January 4, 2022

Hoi Oligoi

Hoi Oligoi, the few, in contrast to Hoi Poloi, the many or, in the strictest sense, the majority.

Hoi Oligoi want to be the bosses of us, they are all-about control.

by Glycine January 4, 2022

Davoisie

The global elites who attend the World Economic Forum’s (WEC) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland. The Davoisie, more than 100 billionaires among them, are inescapably ridiculous about a gathering this self-important forum, often by private jet, on an exclusive Swiss ski resort for four days of ostentatious hand-wringing about the problems of the poor and the dangers of climate change.

The Davoisie are not unlike Marie Antoinette and her surreal friends dressing up and voyeuring the Loire Valley.

by Glycine February 26, 2022