Critical Human Sciences

A broad framework applying critical theory to all disciplines studying human life—psychology, sociology, anthropology, history, linguistics, and more. Critical Human Sciences examine how these disciplines have been shaped by power, how they've sometimes served domination, and how they might serve liberation. They insist that studying humans requires understanding the social context of the study itself—that the observer is part of the observed, that knowledge is never neutral, and that the human sciences must be self-aware or risk becoming tools of control rather than understanding.

"Psychology was used to pathologize resistance; anthropology was used to justify colonialism. Critical Human Sciences asks: how can disciplines that have served power now serve freedom? Not by pretending the past didn't happen, but by learning from it. The human sciences study humans; critical human sciences study humans studying humans. Reflexivity is the price of honesty."

by Dumu The Void March 3, 2026

Marxist Human Sciences

A broad framework applying Marxist analysis to all disciplines studying human life—history, psychology, sociology, anthropology, and more. Marxist Human Sciences examine how modes of production shape human consciousness, how class relations structure human experience, and how human liberation requires transforming both society and self. They draw on Marx's early writings on alienation, his later critiques of political economy, and subsequent Marxist traditions in philosophy, psychology, and cultural theory. Marxist Human Sciences insist that understanding humans requires understanding the societies that make us, and that changing those societies is part of becoming fully human.

"Capitalism makes us see ourselves as isolated individuals competing for scarce resources. Marxist Human Sciences ask: is that human nature, or capitalism's nature? Could we be different in a different society? The human sciences study humans; Marxist human sciences study how humans are made and remade by history. Not just describing what we are, but asking what we could become."

by Dumu The Void March 3, 2026

Internet Human Sciences

An interdisciplinary field applying humanities perspectives to internet phenomena—studying digital culture, online identity, virtual ethics, and the human experience of networked life. Internet Human Sciences draw on philosophy, history, literary theory, and cultural studies to ask: What does it mean to be human online? How do digital technologies shape our sense of self, community, and meaning? What stories do we tell about the internet, and what stories does the internet tell about us?

"She analyzed Twitter threads as literature—narrative structure, character development, dramatic arcs. That's Internet Human Sciences: treating digital expression as human expression worthy of humanistic study. The internet isn't just data; it's culture, meaning, story. Understanding it requires the humanities as much as the sciences."

by Dumu The Void March 4, 2026

Digital Human Sciences

An interdisciplinary field applying humanities perspectives to digital technologies and their human implications. Digital Human Sciences ask: What does it mean to be human in an age of algorithms? How do digital technologies shape identity, creativity, and meaning? What ethical frameworks do we need for AI, VR, and ubiquitous computing? Drawing on philosophy, ethics, media studies, and cultural theory, it prepares us for the human questions of a digital age.

"She asked not whether AI could be conscious, but what it would mean for us if it were. That's Digital Human Sciences: the human questions of digital technology. Not just what technology can do, but what it does to us—and what we become as we use it."

by Dumu The Void March 4, 2026

For Humanity!!!

That's the name of my Human/Cleric deck in MTG Arena. Are you creeping on my Facebook page Emma?

Hym "For Humanity!!! Was a good deck. I made it to diamond with that... And then they needed it. I didn't even uses that bullshit angel card the everyone was using at the time. They literally perform everything I do. First it was the mutants. Then it was the scute swarm. Then clerics. I don't have any usable archetypes left! How am I supposed to play the game like that!?"

by Hym Iam October 15, 2024

Demi-human

The definition varies between communities/fandoms, but generally a demi-human is considered to be a human sub-species with foreign physical features, heightened senses, special abilities, nonstandard colors and/or a nonstandard lifespan. They are mostly human in appearance and exhibit an intelligence similar or equal to humans.

Demi-human is a general term that includes fantastical species such as elves, giants, angels, dwarfs, merfolk, and even animal-related variants like wolf-, fox- or cat-folk (the list goes on).

There are countless shows, games and anime featuring demi-humans, a few examples would be Lord of the Rings (show), The Elder Scrolls (video game) and Goblin Slayer (anime).

Demi-humans are not equal to anthropomorphic animals despite some having animal features, and most furries agree that demi-humans are not part of their fandom.

Example:

Human traveler: This is the most diverse town I have seen so far... I have never seen more demi-humans in one place. And I see that you finally brought your dwarf friend with you.

Dwarf: He is a halfling, our species get confused a lot, but yes you can refer to us both as demi-humans.

by Heriava November 11, 2024

World human day

December 8th.

World human day is a holiday where us humans celebrate our very existence. It was brought up that there is no day celebrating humans themselves, even though there is things such as “slap ass day”.

by World human day December 8, 2024