Collegiate Darwinism

A theory posed by a Penn State student, contending that "survival of the fittest" applies to the social life of college students.

Collegiate Darwinism: 3-5 friends go on a road trip to a college where they have no friends. Everyone must find a bed. House parties, bars & late night pizza joints are recommended places to find a bedmate. As the night progresses, friends will see that the strongest survive, no matter what it takes. Those that sleep with fat chicks or ugly guys (girls is pimps too) should be congradulated for finding a bed, not admonished for lowering any standards. Meet up at a diner the next morning to tell your stories. Compare strategies, learn from your mistakes, and go to a different school and try it again.

by deegav January 5, 2007

Darwinism

A theory developed by Charles Darwin to explain evolution using natural selection.

Darwinism is a theory developed by Charles Darwin to explain evolution using natural selection.

by ThePotatoGuy March 4, 2015

Carnism

The outdated belief system or ideology under which humans are entitled to eat and exploit any kind of animal they like, due to their greater intelligence and so-called superiority; the diametric of veganism.

Vegan: Why would we kill animals if we don't need to?
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Carnist: Humans are superior to animals!
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Vegan: Wasn't that the same mentality of the Nazis toward the Jews?
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Carnist: Animals are not the same as humans!
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Vegan: Yes, but our ability to suffer is the same. Isn't that what counts?
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Carnist: Well, you are right about that, but humans are more intelligent than animals.
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A conversation in which carnism was displayed.

by Banana Hunter December 9, 2019

economic Darwinism

The process of natural selection as applied to business models.

As we enter into recession, the principle of economic Darwinism will be more apparent.

by Quido1 March 10, 2008

Accelerated Darwinism

The act of speeding up natural evolution through selective breeding and careful genetic manipulation; see eugenics.

"Did you hear (so and so) believes in Accelerated Darwinism?"
"What does that mean?"
"They support eugenics."
"Oh."

by Hermantown July 7, 2021

darwinism

A pejorative term used by proponents of creationistic intelligent design in an attempt to undermine modern evolution.

Often used to refer to things far outside the purview of Darwin's theory of evolution, which relied solely on natural selection as the mechanism for change.

Darwinism can't explain the bacterial flagellum, but intelligent design can!

by creationisticintelligentdesign April 11, 2008

calvinism

The System of theology, defined by John Calvin, emphasizing the sovereignty of God over the free will of man, in which God undoubtedly and effectually saves His elect.

Calvinism alone is the gospel and nothing else.

by Evan May June 6, 2005