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Aphant

Short form Adjective for someone with Aphantasia or is Aphantasic.
"I am an Aphant." "We are Aphants".
by Kewk March 8, 2023
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Prompt Vomit

The act of using an extreme amount of words to describe something you want an AI system to do.
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
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
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Sleight of Toe

The art of getting to be tricky or quick with your toes, like when dancers try to direct your attention to something else while they perform their main dance routine. The experienced dancer on stage still has the skill to make people NOT look at their toes.
The ballerina's sleight of toe made it seem as though she was effortlessly gliding across the stage, diverting the audience's attention away from her precise footwork.
by Kewk January 20, 2023
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Trollgagement

Trollgagement refers to the act of inciting or encouraging negative or disruptive behavior in an online community or platform through the use of trolling tactics. It is a combination of the words "troll" and "engagement," indicating a deliberate and intentional effort to create conflict and generate attention. Trollgagement is often used to spread disinformation, cause harm, or simply to stir up trouble.
The internet troll's goal was to provoke an emotional reaction from the members of the online community through their trollgagement tactics.
by Kewk January 31, 2023
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Omnisome

omnisome (om'ni-sōm) adj.

Of, relating to, or characterized by awesomeness that is omnipresent, eternal, and all-encompassing; awesome in all times, places, and aspects of existence.

Exhibiting universal and perpetual magnificence, splendor, or wonderfulness.

From omni- (Latin: all, every, the whole) + -some (Relating to the quality of awesome).

Synonyms: omnipresently awesome, eternally magnificent, ubiquitously splendid
The omnisome beauty of the cosmos filled them with awe.
by Kewk April 16, 2024
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Psychoacoustics

Psychoacoustics /ˌsaɪkoʊəˈku stɪks/
(noun)

The study of the psychological and physiological aspects of hearing and how humans perceive sounds. It explores how sound waves are transformed into auditory sensations and how these processes relate to factors such as sound localization, pitch perception, loudness, and the quality of sound.

The term "psychoacoustics" is derived from a combination of "psycho," meaning "mind" or "psychological," and "acoustics," which refers to the science of sound. This reflects the field's focus on the intersection of psychological processes and acoustic phenomena.

Genealogy of the Word

Psycho-: From the Greek "psyche," meaning "breath, life, soul," later associated with the mind or psychological processes. It's commonly used as a prefix in English to denote psychological aspects or processes.

Acoustics: Originates from the Greek word "akoustikos," meaning "of or for hearing," derived from "akouein," which means "to hear." Acoustics as a scientific term refers to the study of sound, its production, transmission, and effects.
Research in psychoacoustics has led to the development of noise-cancelling headphones, which use sound wave properties to reduce unwanted ambient noise, providing a clearer and more immersive listening experience for users.
by Kewk February 25, 2024
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