Psionic Theory

The general study and systematization of psionic phenomena as a coherent field. It might classify types of psionic talent, their strengths, and their manifestations (e.g., "Telepaths Class 1-5"), often drawing from parapsychology or sci-fi/fantasy world-building. It's the field guide, not the physics paper.

Example: "The RPG's Psionic Theory divided powers into Telepathy, Psychokinesis, and Clairsentience, each with skill trees. It provided rules for fatigue and resistance, creating a balanced, gameable system out of the idea of mind powers, without ever explaining the underlying 'how.'"

by AbzuInExile February 1, 2026

Psychic Mechanics Theory

Essentially synonymous with Psionic Mechanics Theory, but often with a slightly softer, more organic or spiritual connotation. Where "psionic" sounds technological, "psychic" might imply a natural, innate human potential. The mechanics might be framed in terms of "energy channels," "vibrations," or "morphogenetic fields" rather than tachyons.

Example: "The new-age healer's Psychic Mechanics Theory described auras as bio-plasmic energy fields, with clairvoyance working by 'resonating' your field with a distant person's to receive impressions. It was a biomechanical metaphor, painting the psychic as a sensitive organic instrument rather than a mental radio transmitter."

by AbzuInExile February 1, 2026

Psychic Theory

The broader framework for understanding psychic ability as a natural, if rare, human faculty. It encompasses the study of mediums, sensitives, and intuitives, often from a folk-psychological or spiritual perspective. It's the worldview that accepts "psychic" as a valid category of human experience.

Example: "Her Psychic Theory held that everyone has latent intuition, but 'psychics' are like radios with the volume cranked up, naturally receiving more signal from the collective unconscious or spiritual world. It was a descriptive model of a talent, not an engineering diagram of its parts."

by AbzuInExile February 1, 2026

Parascience Theory

A body of knowledge that exists alongside or parallel to mainstream science, using some of its language and methods but operating with fundamentally different, often looser, epistemic rules. It addresses similar questions (consciousness, anomalous phenomena) but accepts anecdote, personal revelation, or untestable axioms as valid evidence. It's a neighboring kingdom with a similar-looking but distinct constitution.

Example: "The study of crystal healing as a vibrational medicine is a Parascience Theory. It uses science-y terms ("frequency," "resonance") and may cite poorly controlled studies, but its core premise—that quartz can channel healing energy—is not falsifiable within the standard scientific framework. It's a parallel track of explanation."

by AbzuInExile February 1, 2026

Extrascience Theory

A conceptual framework that explicitly deals with phenomena claimed to be beyond the current reach or proper domain of conventional scientific investigation. It doesn't just run parallel; it points to a territory science hasn't (or can't) map, like the nature of a soul or the meaning of mystical experience. It's the proposal for an annex to the empire of knowledge that science hasn't yet claimed.

Example: "A theory proposing that near-death experiences provide evidence for non-local consciousness surviving bodily death is an Extrascience Theory. It tackles a topic (the afterlife) that mainstream science, by its materialist methods, currently excludes from consideration. It argues for expanding the map, not just taking a different path on the existing one."

by AbzuInExile February 1, 2026

Dynamic Class Struggle Theory

The analytical framework that attempts to model and explain Dynamic Class Struggle. It incorporates elements from sociology, economics, and network theory to map the shifting power relations in a digital, financialized, and globalized economy. It focuses on vectors of power beyond mere ownership of the means of production, such as control of algorithms, financial flows, attention, and legal/regulatory frameworks.

*Example: "Her thesis used Dynamic Class Struggle Theory to analyze the influencer economy. The 'owner class' was the social media platform, extracting value. The 'professional class' was the top 1% of influencers with managers and contracts. The 'precariat' was the millions of micro-creators fighting for scraps of attention, perpetually trying to hack an algorithm that benefits the owner. The struggle was over visibility and monetization rules, not wages."*

by AbzuInExile February 1, 2026