Theory of Constructed Logic

The proposition that logic itself is a human construction—not a discovery about the universe but a tool we've built for specific purposes. Different cultures, different eras, different domains have developed different logics. Classical logic, fuzzy logic, paraconsistent logic, indigenous logics—these are constructions, not revelations. The Theory of Constructed Logic doesn't claim logic is arbitrary; it claims logic is made, not found, and understanding how it's made is essential to using it well. Logic is a tool, not a truth—a tool that shapes what we can think and say.

Theory of Constructed Logic "You think logic is universal, discovered, not made. Theory of Constructed Logic says: look at history—different logics for different purposes. Classical logic for mathematics; fuzzy logic for vagueness; paraconsistent logic for contradictions. Logic is constructed, like language, like law. That doesn't make it less useful—it makes it ours, responsible to our needs, not to some imagined logical heaven."

by Dumu The Void March 1, 2026

Theory of Constructed Rationality

The claim that rationality is not a universal faculty but a constructed standard—built differently in different contexts, serving different purposes, reflecting different values. What counts as rational in science differs from what counts as rational in law, in ethics, in everyday life. What counted as rational in one era may seem irrational in another. Theory of Constructed Rationality doesn't abandon reason—it recognizes that reason is always reason-within-a-tradition, reason-for-a-purpose, reason-shaped-by-history. Rationality is constructed, and understanding its construction is part of using it well.

Theory of Constructed Rationality "You appeal to rationality as if it's neutral, universal. Theory of Constructed Rationality says: whose rationality? When? For what purpose? The rationality of a corporate boardroom differs from the rationality of an indigenous community. Both are rational; both are constructed. The question isn't 'is it rational?' but 'what kind of rationality, serving what ends, constructed by whom?'"

by Dumu The Void March 1, 2026

Theory of Constructed Reason

Similar to Constructed Rationality but emphasizing reason as a process, a practice, a tradition—not a faculty but an activity, shaped by history, culture, and context. Reason is something we do, not something we have; it's constructed in communities of inquiry, passed down through education, modified by experience. Theory of Constructed Reason studies how reason is built, how it changes, how it might be rebuilt. Reason is not a given—it's an achievement, always in progress, always at risk.

Theory of Constructed Reason "You think reason is just thinking clearly. Theory of Constructed Reason says: reason is a practice you learned—in school, from parents, through argument. It was constructed, and it's still under construction. Clear thinking in one context may be confusion in another. Reason isn't a possession; it's a process, built and rebuilt in every conversation."

by Dumu The Void March 1, 2026

constirated

(Adj.) A portmanteau of the words constipated and irritated; when you feel so blocked that it’s starting to affect your mood. Sort of like hangry but so much worse.

Ryan: What’s up with Jared? Dude didn’t even say hi!
Andrew: Aaaaannnndd he’s banging stuff in his and Kyle’s dorm room.
Mark: He’s probably just constirated is all. It’ll pass once he’s able to move it.

by JediKnightX-44 August 5, 2020

constrictor rings

Circumferential indentations left when you make a turd so long that you have to take some pauses, tighten your sphincter, and then finish the job.

After eating that whole brisket, I took a Bigfoot sized turd that had constrictor rings.

by N. Chastain June 4, 2023

Constrictor rings

Constrictor rings, are circumferential indentations in a long turd, created by taking pauses, tightening your sphincter, and then continuing with your business

After eating the whole brisket, I left constrictor rings in my big foot sized bowel movement.

by N. Chastain June 4, 2023

Constrictisize

constrictisize (verb) \kən-ˈstrik-tə-ˌsīz\

1. To subject oneself to unnecessary pressure or constraint humorously or exaggeratedly.

2. (colloquial, humorous) To jokingly tell someone to tighten up or be less carefree.

1. Why don't you just constrictisize yourself and stop being so laid-back?
2. Oh, come on, Dave, constrictisize yourself for once and do something serious.

by thepersonwhoisyes May 29, 2024