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Aphantalgia (noun):
A sentiment often triggered upon encountering a subject or skill that one was once proficient in, but has not engaged with for an extended period, leading to its disappearance from one's cognitive grasp.
A sentiment often triggered upon encountering a subject or skill that one was once proficient in, but has not engaged with for an extended period, leading to its disappearance from one's cognitive grasp.
Upon stumbling upon his old guitar gathering dust in the attic, John was overcome with a wave of aphantalgia, a poignant longing for the musical skills that had faded away due to years of neglect.
by Kewk July 2, 2023
Get the Aphantalgiamug. Neurothirst (noun):
The intense desire for mental stimulation, usually satisfied by solving complex problems or learning new skills.
The intense desire for mental stimulation, usually satisfied by solving complex problems or learning new skills.
After spending hours engrossed in a challenging crossword puzzle, he felt a surge of neurothirst, an insatiable craving for intellectual engagement that could only be quenched by delving into even more complex problems or diving into a new skill to master.
by Kewk July 2, 2023
Get the Neurothirstmug. A person who attempts to embody the traditionally assertive, dominant qualities of an "Alpha Male" while still primarily displaying the more reserved, submissive traits of a "Beta Male."
A social role characterized by an unsuccessful or overcompensating attempt to exhibit leadership, dominance or assertiveness typically associated with Alpha Males.
A social role characterized by an unsuccessful or overcompensating attempt to exhibit leadership, dominance or assertiveness typically associated with Alpha Males.
Despite his best attempts, a Balpha Male often reveals his Beta tendencies, leading to amusing or awkward social interactions.
by Kewk July 27, 2023
Get the Balpha Malemug. Synchronic Event /sɪnˈkrɒnɪk ɪˈvɛnt/
Noun phrase
A Synchronic Event is a classification for a sequence or series of synchronicities that have occurred with enough frequency or significance to warrant focused study, interpretation, or action. Unlike "synchronicity," which denotes the observation of meaningfully related but non-causal events, "Synchronic Event" represents the singularity of these events as a collective entity, implying a heightened level of recognition and intention to understand or engage with them.
Etymology:
The term "Synchronic Event" combines "synchronic," which is derived from "synchronicity," with "event." This pairing creates a novel concept that extends beyond mere observation of coincidental or meaningfully related events. Instead, it moves toward intentional recognition and focused study or analysis of such occurrences when they form a pattern or sequence that warrants further attention.
Usage:
In academic contexts, especially within the realms of psychology, sociology, and philosophy, a Synchronic Event refers to a specifically identified series of non-causal but meaningfully connected occurrences that prompt further investigation or action.
Noun phrase
A Synchronic Event is a classification for a sequence or series of synchronicities that have occurred with enough frequency or significance to warrant focused study, interpretation, or action. Unlike "synchronicity," which denotes the observation of meaningfully related but non-causal events, "Synchronic Event" represents the singularity of these events as a collective entity, implying a heightened level of recognition and intention to understand or engage with them.
Etymology:
The term "Synchronic Event" combines "synchronic," which is derived from "synchronicity," with "event." This pairing creates a novel concept that extends beyond mere observation of coincidental or meaningfully related events. Instead, it moves toward intentional recognition and focused study or analysis of such occurrences when they form a pattern or sequence that warrants further attention.
Usage:
In academic contexts, especially within the realms of psychology, sociology, and philosophy, a Synchronic Event refers to a specifically identified series of non-causal but meaningfully connected occurrences that prompt further investigation or action.
The repeated co-occurrence of a rare bird species and a local festival, over multiple years, led naturalists to label it a Synchronic Event, sparking new conservation initiatives.
by Kewk September 20, 2023
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Get the Shtypomug. Prompt Vomit example for Stable Diffusion: sunset, sandy parking lot, VW Vans, surfboards, palm trees, beach, waves, whitewater, surfers, ocean, clouds, hyperdetailed, Erin Hanson/Donato Giancola/Nicolas de Stael, cinematic lighting, long shadows, saturated contrast
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Fantasy rave with orc, humans and elves partying all night long, with color, photorealism, detailed line art, ink drawing, high contrast, key visual, alluring, surrealism, masterpiece, sci-fi, detailed line art, ethereal, magical, mysterious, raking light, epic scene, epic composition, masterpiece, VRay render, highly detailed, artstation, Octane render, Unreal Engine, by Weta Digital, 200 mm lens, by Wêtà FX, Cinematic Color Grading, Editorial Photoshoot, Neon, vibrant colors, High Contrast, 5D, Rim Lighting, Incandescent, Moody Lighting, hard Cinematic Lighting, intimidating colors, Volumetric Lighting, Contre-Jour, Rembrandt Lighting, Split Lighting, Beautiful Lighting, Accent Lighting, Global Illumination, Lumen Global Illumination, Screen Space Global Illumination, Ray Tracing Global Illumination, Materiality, Ambient Occlusion, Scattering, Glowing, Shimmering, Ray Tracing Reflections, Lumen Reflections, Screen Space Reflections, Diffraction Grading, Chromatic Aberration, GB Displacement, Scan Lines, Ray Traced, Ray Tracing Ambient Occlusion, Anti-Aliasing, FXAA, TXAA, RTX, SSAO, Shaders, OpenGL-Shaders, GLSL-Shaders, Post Processing, Post-Production, Cel Shading, Tone Mapping, CGI, VFX, SFX, insanely
by Kewk March 13, 2023
Get the Prompt Vomitmug. Humanitension: The persistent tension and unease surrounding global issues that impact humanity as a whole, encompassing concerns related to climate change, social justice, and political instability, leading to a chronic state of low-level anxiety and apprehension.
As she scrolled through the news headlines, a sense of humanitension weighed upon her, the chronic unease and worry about global crises and challenges leaving her feeling both compelled to take action and overwhelmed by the magnitude of the world's problems.
by Kewk July 2, 2023
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