Science Crafting

The strategic design of a research program, from hypothesis formation to methodology and interpretation, to produce a result that aligns with a desired outcome, while remaining within the technical bounds of acceptable practice. This includes p-hacking, selective outcome reporting, choosing unrepresentative models, or framing conclusions in a misleading way. It's using the tools of science not to discover, but to produce a predetermined product that wears the mask of objectivity.

Example: "The industry-funded lab crafted their science on the chemical's safety. They used a rodent strain resistant to its effects, tested only unrealistically low doses, and 'explored' dozens of health endpoints but only reported the two that showed no problem. The crafted study, published as 'rigorous science,' concluded the chemical was 'well-tolerated.'" Science Crafting

by AbzuInExile January 31, 2026

social crafting

to make an intentional effort to improve one's social interactions and relationships in any social environment to make things more meaningful or engaging (you're not reacting to your environment, you're shaping it)

Schools, that are not forgetful concerning social crafting, offer study groups, clubs, sports, arts, and competitions, which all students can partake in.

Through social crafting, I started to surround myself with people who truly support my growth and values, instead of just defaulting to old dynamics.

by legendaryboomer April 22, 2025

religious engine-cranking

Onomatopoeia description for the sound of a starter-motor.

When cold-starting a vehicle with a carburetor instead of fuel injection, one should use this religious engine-cranking method:
(1) Push-and-release the gas-pedal to the floor twice. ("Pumpa-pumpa")
(2) Crank the engine for one second. ("Jesuit-esuit")
(3) Push-and-release the gas-pedal to the floor two more times. ("Pumpa-pumpa")
(4) Crank the engine for one second again. ("Jesuit-esuit")
(5) Push-and-release the gas-pedal to the floor three more times. ("Pumpa-pumpa-pumpa")
(4) Crank the engine again for several rotations; it should start this time. ("Jesuit-esuit-esuit-esuit-vrOOOOM!!")

by QuacksO September 30, 2020

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by Adujasty343 June 7, 2025

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by Adujasty343 June 7, 2025