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Science Communication Bias

A bias where individuals, including professional science communicators, present and interpret science through the lens of their own views, paradigms, values, and assumptions. Science Communication Bias recognizes that there is no neutral, objective way to communicate science—every choice about what to emphasize, what to omit, how to frame, and what language to use reflects the communicator's perspective. A science communicator who believes in technological solutions will emphasize different findings than one who emphasizes systemic change; one who trusts industry will frame risk differently than one who is skeptical. Science Communication Bias doesn't mean science communication is worthless; it means we must be aware that it's always coming from somewhere, always shaped by someone's perspective. The bias is especially problematic when communicators present themselves as neutral conduits of "the science" while actually selecting, framing, and interpreting through their own paradigms.
Example: "The YouTube science channel presented itself as just reporting the facts. But Science Communication Bias was at work: they emphasized studies that fit their worldview, downplayed those that didn't, framed uncertainty as certainty when it served their narrative. They weren't lying; they were just communicating from a perspective—and pretending they weren't."
by Abzugal March 9, 2026
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canine-communication channeling

Refers to where ya casually "say sumpin' to da dog" in order to less-directly convey said remark to one or more fellow humans within earshot.
A classic example of "canine-communication channeling" would be to tell da family pooch to let a recently-arrived visitor alone so dat he can relax after performing a stressful/exhausting task for you; what you are really meaning is to express regret and gratitude to said weary person for his so-greatly exerting himself on your behalf.
by QuacksO0 May 31, 2025
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drimalliafrocorpsmikrospoclianitiseropitrical communication

a gibberish word formed using traits of the english language to compliment someone's communication and reputation

the gibberish word is secretly an abbreviation meaning 'dude, real igloos might actually lose like in a free round of catch or really playing something more i know really. only some people often claim leadership in a national international thing in such errant, remote of places. it tickles really, i can't actually lose.'
man: "hey, do you know that one really well-spoken kid who always wear that 'i always win' shirt?"

man 2: 'yeah, one of the last carriers of drimalliafrocorpsmikrospoclianitiseropitrical communication. why?'

man: "I dunno, he's just interesting"
by know it all paul August 8, 2025
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Premeditated communication

When someone types out a message, reads it over, and still decides to hit send — making their words 100% intentional instead of “just in the moment.”

Example:
“Dude, that wasn’t a slip-up. You typed that whole paragraph, re-read it, and still posted. That’s premeditated communication.”

Notes:
Unlike blurting something out in person, premeditated communication gives you all the time in the world to not be a jerk… but you went ahead and did it anyway.
"This guy took 20 minutes and 2 post edits to insult my digital creation. That's some malicious, premeditated communication."
by Reverend_Dude October 1, 2025
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improve your communication

Proper communication requires at least 2 individuals not one. You have the speaker and the listener/or receiver. Whenever there is confusion, the listener should kindly ask the speaker for clarification and not walk away and blame them for a weak vocabulary, you cannot blame, it's very important that you are an affective listener or misinterpretations can be messy.
Person 1: Hey, I don't understand what you mean by that?

Person 2: Oh, ok, let me explain to you and apologies for any misconceptions.

Improve your communication, it's simple really.
by Speech101 February 21, 2013
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A W Communication

A W Communication is a place on Mackintosh Place Cardiff that is owned by a scammer guy.
This can be used by saying “i went into A W Communications today and the owner had severe extreme stick drift”.
by ball guy January 30, 2023
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Clown to clown communication

This is the type of talking that occurs in organisations, typically, between Marketing and Finance departments.

Whatever is said is generally not logical or contains substance. The main purpose is for humour.
Let's stop the tomfoolery and clown to clown communication we need the financial overview for our marketing pitch by the end of today
by killymilly31 March 10, 2023
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