expected-ettiquette easement

What one person temporarily grants another due to their both always being super-respectful/thoughtful towards each other, and so da person granting said obligation-suspension --- in gratitude for the other person's always thinking of his friend's feelings/desires above his own, just as da favor-giver himself diligently does for da second person --- wants to allow da favored individual extra relaxation, comfort, calmness, etc., by letting him do/have more than his share of whatever easy/enjoyable activity or resource dat he is currently partaking of.

One "prime 'n' pleasant" example of expected-ettiquette easement would be if two cool dudes are in love wif da same adorable hot chick, and one of dem is snuggling naked wif her in bed wif his head contentedly nestled on her warm chest, wif his face buried between her tits. Then da second guy comes along and is considerately asked by da first one if he wants a turn at ear-nuzzling da gal's heavenly-soft chest-pillowz, whereupon said second Mr. Snuggly --- feeling "all warm and fuzzy" himself at his friend's selfless offering to "give up his ultimate-pleasure spot" in order to share da lovely velvety-fleshed damsel's luscious body wif his buddy --- good-naturedly waves off said feelings-sensitive proffering ("Nah, you're fine, Pal --- juss' lie still and relax --- because I'm a nice guy, I'll forgo my own luscious-protoplasm cravings for da time being, and let you stay there and enjoy yourself more, especially since YOU'RE such a nice guy to always think of MY feelings like that!"), and instead allows da currently-contentedly-cuddling dude to maintain his dreamily-enjoyable position, while he himself merely crawls in bed next to da gal from da other side, and then just quietly spoons up against her for a while.

by QuacksO March 13, 2024

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by .6.9.7.6.ArimorylulA.8.3.0.5. February 13, 2026

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by .6.9.7.6.ArimorylulA.8.3.0.5. February 13, 2026

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by .6.9.7.6.ArimorylulA.8.3.0.5. February 13, 2026

Scientific Horizon of Expectation

A concept adapted from literary theory (Jauss) for science: the framework of assumptions, theories, and prior knowledge that scientists bring to their research, shaping what they expect to find and what they're capable of seeing. Your horizon determines which questions seem worth asking, which data seem relevant, which explanations seem plausible. Breakthroughs occur when evidence shatters the horizon, forcing a new one. Scientific progress isn't just accumulating facts—it's the continuous expansion and revision of the horizon within which facts make sense.

"Before plate tectonics, geologists saw continental fit as coincidence—their Scientific Horizon of Expectation couldn't accommodate moving continents. The evidence was always there; they couldn't see it until the horizon shifted. Your horizon is not reality—it's just where you're standing."

by Abzugal February 23, 2026

Epistemological Horizon of Expectation

The framework of assumptions, beliefs, and prior knowledge that any knower brings to an encounter with the unknown. You can't approach anything fresh—you always come with expectations shaped by your history, culture, language, and experience. These horizons make knowledge possible (they provide the categories for understanding) and limit knowledge (they blind you to what doesn't fit). Epistemological growth isn't escaping your horizon—it's expanding it, fusing with others, and remaining aware that you always see from somewhere.

"You keep being surprised when people don't see what seems obvious to you. Epistemological Horizon of Expectation: they have a different horizon. Their assumptions, history, and experience shape what they can see. It's not stupidity—it's different standing points. Learn their horizon or stay confused."

by Abzugal February 23, 2026