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Instinctive Inquiry

1. A deliberate yet unstructured approach to experimentation where the question is carefully crafted with a clear goal in mind, but the testing process is fluid, spontaneous, and open to unexpected insights. It values creativity, instinct, and adaptability over conventional scientific rigor, fostering discovery through non-traditional methods.

2. A process of exploration and testing that begins with a purposeful, well-thought-out hypothesis or question, aimed at reaching a specific and intentional conclusion. Unlike traditional scientific methods, the approach to testing is freeform, relying on intuition, gut feeling, and creative exploration rather than rigid protocols or measurement.
Instead of following a strict experimental protocol, Sarah approached the problem with instinctive inquiry, allowing her intuition and spontaneous insights to guide the process, ultimately uncovering a solution she hadn’t expected.
by NakedEdmund February 19, 2025
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Jarsquat instinct

The innate urge to squeeze glass objects with a hand or other orifice until it shatters.
Ronald: hey Bill, you ever get jarsquat instinct while stocking preserves?
Bill while intensely clutching a jar of jam: how did you figure out?
by Jank Sinatra September 11, 2023
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Heard Instinct

The instinct of the herd of humanity to follow what they've heard regardless of its validity.

(Nothing much to do with Amber Heard)
Heard Instinct seems to dominate the commentary on many online plotforms*
by PartisanZ July 21, 2022
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Medieval instinct

Medieval instinct is when your parents try to get you to date a person they like the most themselves, for purposes that are either business related or just because they know that person best.
Mom: (friend) is so nice, you two get along so well! Are you sure there isn't anything more between you?

Kid: mom wtf

Friend: wha–

Friend2: looks like someone's medieval instinct just turned on
by Kim_is_smart February 24, 2022
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Survival instincts of a fart

When a person is so dumb and easily trusting that they might as well go get candy from a "free candy" van.(Basically dumb kids)
Jessica has the survival instincts of a fart, she followed him with a second thought.
by Yifgjth November 22, 2025
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