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Conspirisphere (n.): Origin: Modern English, coined in the early 21st century.
Conspiracy:
Derived from the Latin word "conspirare," meaning "to agree, unite, or plot." In modern English, it refers to a secret plan by a group to do something unlawful or harmful.
Sphere: From the Greek word "sphaira," which means "ball or globe." In English, it has come to signify a particular social world or domain of activity or interest.
Etymological Explanation:
The term "conspirisphere" merges the idea of a "conspiracy" with that of a "sphere" or domain, illustrating a conceptual space or bubble where conspiracy-centric views dominate and often isolate believers from broader or contrasting perspectives.
Definition:
A cognitive domain or bubble wherein individuals are so deeply entrenched in conspiracy beliefs that their decision-making processes and perceptions become isolated from external realities. This state, reminiscent of "bubble logic," restricts their ability to critically evaluate or consider information outside of their established conspiracy narratives. Like those trapped by overpowering desires or addictions, individuals within the conspirisphere are often blinded by their convictions, overlooking evidence or perspectives that might challenge their views.
Conspiracy:
Derived from the Latin word "conspirare," meaning "to agree, unite, or plot." In modern English, it refers to a secret plan by a group to do something unlawful or harmful.
Sphere: From the Greek word "sphaira," which means "ball or globe." In English, it has come to signify a particular social world or domain of activity or interest.
Etymological Explanation:
The term "conspirisphere" merges the idea of a "conspiracy" with that of a "sphere" or domain, illustrating a conceptual space or bubble where conspiracy-centric views dominate and often isolate believers from broader or contrasting perspectives.
Definition:
A cognitive domain or bubble wherein individuals are so deeply entrenched in conspiracy beliefs that their decision-making processes and perceptions become isolated from external realities. This state, reminiscent of "bubble logic," restricts their ability to critically evaluate or consider information outside of their established conspiracy narratives. Like those trapped by overpowering desires or addictions, individuals within the conspirisphere are often blinded by their convictions, overlooking evidence or perspectives that might challenge their views.
Despite the overwhelming evidence presented in the latest scientific report, Jenna remained firmly within the conspirisphere, dismissing any data that didn't align with her established beliefs.
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An encounter with a mysterious individual that sparks curiosity, intrigue, and a sense of wonder, often leaving one captivated by the enigma and mystery surrounding the person.
An encounter with a mysterious individual that sparks curiosity, intrigue, and a sense of wonder, often leaving one captivated by the enigma and mystery surrounding the person.
Walking through the dimly lit streets, she stumbled upon an enigmanticounter—a chance meeting with a stranger whose enigmatic aura and cryptic words left her both mesmerized and craving to unravel the mysteries hidden within their captivating presence.
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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.
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Get the Shtypo mug.Cognitive Entrapment (n.)
The mental state in which a person becomes overly committed to a particular perspective or ideological framework, such as the "red pill, blue pill" rhetoric, thereby reducing their ability to perceive or consider the complexity of an issue at hand.
Synonyms: Ideological lock-in, belief perseverance, intellectual tunnel vision.
Antonyms: Intellectual agility, cognitive flexibility, open-mindedness.
The mental state in which a person becomes overly committed to a particular perspective or ideological framework, such as the "red pill, blue pill" rhetoric, thereby reducing their ability to perceive or consider the complexity of an issue at hand.
Synonyms: Ideological lock-in, belief perseverance, intellectual tunnel vision.
Antonyms: Intellectual agility, cognitive flexibility, open-mindedness.
The "red pill, blue pill" analogy risked leading to cognitive entrapment, simplifying nuanced debates into a binary choice and obstructing meaningful dialogue.
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This is very common with Alcoholics and Drug Addicts. They will live within a bubble which only allows them to see the things that will allow them more of their addiction.
Bubble Logic is not just about addiction. This can happen with love, lust, needs wants, any desires or thought process which is blinded by that thing they want.
The example below is about an Alcoholic that drinks at work but her bubble does not allow for her to think about the people watching or smelling her.
This is very common with Alcoholics and Drug Addicts. They will live within a bubble which only allows them to see the things that will allow them more of their addiction.
Bubble Logic is not just about addiction. This can happen with love, lust, needs wants, any desires or thought process which is blinded by that thing they want.
The example below is about an Alcoholic that drinks at work but her bubble does not allow for her to think about the people watching or smelling her.
Kyle : Did you smell the Alcohol on Karen's breath? I think she's drunk at work!
Chad: Yeah, it's so obvious but she has no idea. She's just trapped in bubble logic.
Chad: Yeah, it's so obvious but she has no idea. She's just trapped in bubble logic.
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