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Social Capital

Social capital is the goodwill generated by people's ability to work together for common purposes. It has the potential to be a catalyst for action, empowerment and inspiration. It can influence peoples' capacity to thrive, and is a powerful factor in determining career and life success. Social capital cannot be held by an individual, as its very existence is stimulated by human interaction.

The effects of social capital flow from the information, influence, and solidarity that such goodwill generates.

It can also be used to describe the personal relationships within a company, that help build a culture of trust and respect among employees, leading to enhanced company performance and wellbeing.
Jenny didn't say, "I'll do this for you because you are more powerful than me". Nor did she say "I'll do x for you now, if you do y for me now".
Jenny built her social capital by saying, "I'll do this for you now, knowing that somewhere down the road, you will do something for me"
by Hummingbee April 3, 2024
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Social Puritism

An economic type in which all necessities are provided by the government for free while luxuries must be purchased by the individual. Social puritism resembles social capitalism in some ways but the market and companies are much more regulated to ensure they cannot exploit workers or consumers. On the left-right economic spectrum, social puritism falls under center-left to left depending on the implementation whereas social capitalism is center.

Origin: Created by Zenno Shugunou due to him not being in favor of any economic types at the time. The "Social" part comes from "Socialism" and "Social Capitalism" while the "Puritism" part refers to the system resembling a version of social capitalism that has been purged of its evils.
Under social puritism, no one ever went hungry.
by Shugunou June 24, 2023
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Social Terrorist

a person or organization who uses hatred, violence, death threats, and other intimidation methods on social media to attack anyone with an opposing viewpoint, opinion, or because they don't like what the person is doing or represents.
Social terrorists are attacking streamers who are playing games they deem are phobic or made by phobes.
by Igorath February 20, 2023
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keyboard-socialism

A political and economic theory/philosophy where the keyboard production, distribution and exchange is regulated by the community and its marketing.
The market of keyboards have been monopolized, we need keyboard-socialism.
by Echg February 5, 2022
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Sayori Social Credit

An emoji that Crackanigle (or Matress) should make as an emote in Doki Doki Fandom or he has a small cock
"Guys, did Crack make Sayori Social Credit as an emoji yet? No? Smhing my head."
by RiverSpacePirate October 28, 2021
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social-capitalist

A person or organization that specializes in the success or increase of other human beings.
I enlisted the services of a social-capitalist to connect me with resources.
by Ferdie Birdie May 9, 2018
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Social Shock

When someone consciously finds themself past their limit in a social situation but they find the energy to keep going because of social obligations. They often experience extreme fatigue after these moments are over.
The only reason I got through that office holiday party was because of social shock.
by carlthelong August 18, 2023
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