Definitions by shadyladyk

Egotistical dividends 

The fallout in terms of benefits of having an ego.

"There are concrete egotistical dividends; an artist's ego is what compels him to create art; a poet's ego gives her sufficient hubris to express herself in a poem."

Egotistical dividends by shadyladyk March 12, 2010

Contextual metaplane 

A frame of reference used to analyze a particular family of ideas.

"Coining a brand new word glamorizes a concept and helps us appreciate it on a contextual metaplane."

Contextual metaplane by shadyladyk March 10, 2010

Specific utility

The utility that a particular concept or object has that is unique to that concept or object.

"I'm not sure of the specific utility of the word, 'meme.' Why not just call it idea? I suppose coining a brand new word glamorizes a concept and helps us appreciate it on a contextual metaplane."

Specific utility by shadyladyk March 10, 2010

Machiavellian delay 

A conscious delay in response for the purpose of not appearing too overly eager to respond.

"I reject the concept of a Machiavellian delay. I think social networking has made this tactic transparent. The new ethic is authenticity, which lends itself to fluid communication."

Machiavellian delay by shadyladyk March 6, 2010

planned casualness 

Use of maturely worded cliches to imply a level of maturity--of self-possession--that the speaker doesn't actually possess.

"I think your planned casualness rather gauche, rather inconsistent in comparison with your demonstrated behavioral spectrum."

planned casualness by shadyladyk March 6, 2010

Thought bling 

An original idea advertised in a social context to enhance the reputation of the person presenting the idea.

Ew, she's such a brain. What a bunch of thought bling. Let's rip her to shreds.

Thought bling by shadyladyk February 11, 2010

thought poacher 

A thought poacher consciously takes someone's thought and presents it as though it is their own. To poach a thought, one must be aware of its source when elocuting it.

"She stole my hep idea, that dag-blasted thought poacher."

thought poacher by shadyladyk February 11, 2010