The most misunderstood theory on this planet. Period.
This theory was only meant to be used and understood in an academic context, but I guess some people decided it would be "cool" to use in mainstream discourse (i.e. social media). Thus, the misunderstanding begins.
In all seriousness, for someone to understand this theory, you would need to understand what "critical theory" is first. I am specifically referring to the philosophical theory that Adorno & Horkheimer invented, which is basically a heated critique on mass-produced culture.
If one does not understand the tenets to this theory, then one should not voice their uninformed opinions on said theory.
Of course, perhaps the fault lies more in the people who decided to abuse this term. And in that case, I understand you 100%, but at the same time it's still unfair to dismiss it as BS.
This theory was only meant to be used and understood in an academic context, but I guess some people decided it would be "cool" to use in mainstream discourse (i.e. social media). Thus, the misunderstanding begins.
In all seriousness, for someone to understand this theory, you would need to understand what "critical theory" is first. I am specifically referring to the philosophical theory that Adorno & Horkheimer invented, which is basically a heated critique on mass-produced culture.
If one does not understand the tenets to this theory, then one should not voice their uninformed opinions on said theory.
Of course, perhaps the fault lies more in the people who decided to abuse this term. And in that case, I understand you 100%, but at the same time it's still unfair to dismiss it as BS.
๐ง๐ต๐ฒ๐บ: "Critical Race Theory is a bunch of BS"
๐ ๐ฒ: "No, it's not. Either you misunderstood the theory, or you haven't grasped the underlying philosophy behind it."
๐ง๐ต๐ฒ๐บ: "I don't think I'd care enough to learn about it."
๐ ๐ฒ: "If you don't wish to know more about it, that's fine, just admit you were wrong."
๐ง๐ต๐ฒ๐บ: "Okay SJW."
๐ ๐ฒ: "Look man I'm only being pedantic. Call me a nerd, call me a know-it-all, but I ain't got nothing to do with SJWs. In fact I'll happily listen to critiques against this theory."
๐ ๐ฒ: "No, it's not. Either you misunderstood the theory, or you haven't grasped the underlying philosophy behind it."
๐ง๐ต๐ฒ๐บ: "I don't think I'd care enough to learn about it."
๐ ๐ฒ: "If you don't wish to know more about it, that's fine, just admit you were wrong."
๐ง๐ต๐ฒ๐บ: "Okay SJW."
๐ ๐ฒ: "Look man I'm only being pedantic. Call me a nerd, call me a know-it-all, but I ain't got nothing to do with SJWs. In fact I'll happily listen to critiques against this theory."
by Mary Mary Quite The Contrarian December 12, 2024
by tykirby April 28, 2020
The critical piece of this transaction is the valuation
by Rjp September 18, 2013
The best DND group ever to exist on this planet. I worship them, I pray to them. I manifest. THEYRE SO COOL
'Critical role is my life'
by Iatetoomanychickenwings July 19, 2024
An analytical framework first proposed by Sir Mix-a-lot postulating that all social institutions, laws, and mores are rooted in a reverence for booty.
Democrats and Republicans came together to recognize the importance of Critical Booty Theory as a framework for legislative decision making and adjudication in the legal system.
by Quan Master Quan July 13, 2021
also: micro-criticism, microcriticism, micro-criticize, micro-criticized
1: A statement, action, or incident regarded as an instance of indirect, subtle, or unintentional expression of disapproval of someone or something based on perceived faults or mistakes.
2: Criticising someone by using a different person as an example. Not necessarily intentional.
3: Intentionally criticising a person covertly, in an easily deniable way, as the actual subject being criticized is not referenced directly, but is only hinted at through situational context. A technique sometimes used in "gaslighting".
1: A statement, action, or incident regarded as an instance of indirect, subtle, or unintentional expression of disapproval of someone or something based on perceived faults or mistakes.
2: Criticising someone by using a different person as an example. Not necessarily intentional.
3: Intentionally criticising a person covertly, in an easily deniable way, as the actual subject being criticized is not referenced directly, but is only hinted at through situational context. A technique sometimes used in "gaslighting".
"My mother's story about a former friend was a pretext to micro-critize my life's choices."
"He made a micro-criticism when he said to me that he hates that other person's pants, while I was wearing the same kind.
"When I confronted her for insinuating I was fat, she got defensive and said I misunderstood, she was talking about other people, not me. I felt bad for getting mad, but we were talking about me in the first place. Was it a micro-criticism, or am I overly sensitive?"
"He made a micro-criticism when he said to me that he hates that other person's pants, while I was wearing the same kind.
"When I confronted her for insinuating I was fat, she got defensive and said I misunderstood, she was talking about other people, not me. I felt bad for getting mad, but we were talking about me in the first place. Was it a micro-criticism, or am I overly sensitive?"
by Spider689 January 21, 2022
by FortunatelyIamhere January 27, 2021