Jacobating

Prioritizing one's own cleverness over intellectual (or spiritual) growth and substance. Derived from the biblical figure of Jacob, who is portrayed as a trickster and reprobate in the earlier days of his life.

Instead of reading the assigned material, Robert employed the age-old practice of Jacobating in order to reach the minimum word count on his essay.

by prevailingwest July 26, 2021

synarchist

(1) one who combines anarchist political philosophy with less radical contemporary ideas, either to participate in mainstream electoral politics or to avoid appearing insane to uninitiated normies

(2) another term for anarcho-syndicalist

(1) Vaush might be a dyed-in-the-wool anarchist, but he tries to be a synarchist on his channel to reach a wider audience.

(2) As a political bloc, synarchists stand for solidarity, direct democracy, direct action, and worker self-management.

by prevailingwest July 26, 2021

gynoskepticism

The cultured alternative to misogyny. Gynoskeptics, while actively rejecting hatred of women and discrimination on the basis of sex, cultivate a healthy skepticism of the culture surrounding neo-feminism and the idealized conception of woman originating in Western thought. Gynoskeptics do not denigrate or marginalize women on the basis of misogynistic canards, but they do acknowledge that, generally speaking, there are psychosocial differences between men and women which should be understood if the sexes are to live in (relative) harmony.

MGTOW, despite its flaws, can be a good entry point for individuals looking to mature into a prudent form of gynoskepticism.

by prevailingwest July 26, 2021

bundigent

Not exactly what one meant.

Though his use of the phrase "self-defecating" was bundigent, people still understood.

by prevailingwest July 26, 2021

robert pin

The classy version of a bobby pin.

"This robert pin is made of 14k gold."

by prevailingwest November 16, 2021

extravalent

Operating outside of expected or designated channels, levels, or pathways of transmission. A thing described as "extravalent" is not easily classifiable, and may exhibit characteristics which alter over time. Extravelence is g-resistant, or counter-intuitive -- because it is not easily or conventionally understood, it defies rigid classification.

In the discourse of Western Philosophy, Kierkegaard's work appears uniquely extravalent among the turgid formulae of the positivists.

by prevailingwest July 02, 2022

gavulate

To give the appearance of being adamant or decisive, while really having no intention to "make good" on one's promises (or threats). Derived from the tradition of the jurisprudent's gavel in US courts, which is used in television dramas to silence a querulous courtroom -- the gavel, despite conveying the image of power and authority, has in itself no inherent power (and so often proves insufficient at restoring "order in the court" amidst the outbursts of some headstrong witness or defendant). Because the gesture is itself only performative, it relies entirely upon the fear and awe of the hearer in order to retain its power.

"Coach will always gavulate about the importance of 'fundamentals' in basketball. But let a 6'11" kid show up to tryouts and it won't matter whether he can even dribble a ball."

by prevailingwest September 30, 2021