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Glitching

The use of digital technology to induce altered states of consciousness.

Glitching most commonly refers to sound experiments, but can be used to describe other digital sensory alterations, as well as future experiments using technology not yet available.

The term originated in Boston by psychonauts experimenting with altered listening. The name comes from VST plugin Glitch, with which the original experiments were performed.

Basically, it involves running a microphone through an effects processor and listening to it through headphones. The result of experiencing the world like this leads to an altered state of awareness.

Visual glitching can be done with a camera and video goggles. Glitching can be interfaced with EEG brainwave technology (such as the Emotiv Epoc) to create a feedback experience. Future glitching will make use of technology as it becomes available (such as Augmented Reality). Glitching can also be networked between many glitchers, even over the internet, to induce Massively Multiplayer Online Psychedelic Experiences (MMOPE).

Glitching is sometimes seen as an alternative to Mind-altering drugs, but can be used in synergy.
Have you glitched?

Microphone + headphones + laptop + backpack + Ableton Live + VST effects = Glitching.

"Hey, they're opening a Glitching Club where people can have altered sensory experiences in a social setting. BYOG"
by Cortexelus June 15, 2009
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Snitching

When somebody runs to the police or somebody of authority to turn in somebody over something minor and can be fixed easily. Turning in somebody for something SERIOUS does NOT count as snitching.
Snitching: "Officer, somebody ran a red light. The license plate number was so-and-so, driving a pickup truck".

Not snitching: "Officer, I witnessed a rape. The person had a leather jacket and blue jeans. The victim was wearing a blue blouse with a pink skirt.
by MetalHead16 January 22, 2011
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stitching quilts

permanent brain damage that occurs from too much drug abuse and leaves you so fucked up that you appear to be in a perpetual state of stitching quilts.
what's wrong with Bryan?

homie fried his brains so much on that shit that he just sits on the porch stitching quilts with his grandma while she be

straddling the fence.
by Mickey Darling August 3, 2009
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Switching

The act of switching off the lights on an innocent civilian who is taking a shit
Me and the bois went switching at Walmart last night but we almost got pinched by the security!
by Obiwan723 January 17, 2021
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snitchinbob

When one resorts to telling on someone, ratting on someone when it is not their business in the first place and are proud of this.
Steve: yo you heard craig was smokin weed in his room and got kicked out of school.

Jimbo: howd he get caught, that sucks tho.

Steve: yea dave snitchinbobbed him.

Jimbo: fuckin snitchinbob....
by clarencebabyy6969 November 8, 2007
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Kyle Smithing

To do something badly and continue to bitch about it.
Man calm down you don't want to be Kyle Smithing in front of them.
by Javaning August 8, 2018
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kart skitching

The act of placing a shopping cart on the passenger side of a car, and having the passenger lean out the window, while hanging onto the cart. The driver then accelerates the car to the highest speed possible. Then the passenger pushes the cart away aiming for a curb, building, etc. The bigger the crash the better.
dude, we should totally go kart skitching tonight.
by nipples May 24, 2007
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