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N.I.A.D stands for Not-Immediately-Apparent-Dynamic.

A term describing the phenomena in which systems have unintended effects or consequences due to micro-dynamics created through macro-decisions - often to a counterproductive effect.

These dynamics are present in many aspects of life, though often go ignored.
"Well, I fixed the big problem, but caused six smaller ones in the process." said Tom

"You should have thought through any possible N.I.A.D.'s of your actions before you made them." replied Jet
by J.L. of OR June 04, 2018

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Of an Isaiah-like nature.

Less than unreliable.

Reliable entirely in its unreliability - similar to a common Lisaiah.
"He didn't do at all what he said?" asked Scribble .
"No. That's the incalculableth time hes done that though." Said Doodle in unsurprised disdain.
"What an unrelisaiahable hoser." Chimed in Bad-Drawing.
by J.L. of OR May 07, 2018

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