emotional object permanence

it's object permanence, but for emotions.

the most common example is of people who have attachment issues or disorders that have attachment-issue-like symptoms (e.g. BPD), where people feel like their friends or partner do not love them unless they are showed affection and are reassured constantly.

it could literally be anything else too, like not thinking your soul-bound enemy hates you during times they don't show you hate

Person 1: I feel like my best friend doesn't like me unless they talk with me and reassure me they're my best friend.
Person 2: They do like you, and consider you a best friend as well..You just have emotional object permanence because momma didn't give you much love as a child.

by zipdotfile October 15, 2023

Shiny Object Syndrome

Shiny object syndrome occurs when a person keeps jumping from one side hustle to another, hoping that one will work. The reason this phenomenon is detrimental to the individual is that constantly switching to new side hustles won’t be effective unless they maintain consistency. In the end, it can create a false sense of productivity while actually wasting valuable time.

This kid has shiny object syndrome

by Someone31jif April 11, 2024

Forgotten Object Gameshow

Forgotten Object Gameshow, or FOG for short, is a object show made by owiebug on youtube. It was made around a month ago as of writing, and has two episodes so far. The host's name is BLUE, and the contestant's name's are: Amethyst, Ribbon, Usb, Pollen Puff, Abstract Lemon, Onigiri, Bottle, Polaroid, Air, and Monitor. The premise so far is like HFJone because the characters have real names, but there could be more considering there are presumably more episodes being made. Consider giving it a watch!

Person one: "hey have you watched Forgotten Object Gameshow yet?"
Person two : "no stfu"
person one: "but its only the epicest object show ever"
person two : "BET WATCHING IT RN"

by bazingaitslivs July 7, 2024

Evidence Objectivity Bias

A variation of objectivity bias where something only counts as evidence if the person making the judgment says it's evidence. "That's not evidence because I say so." The bias replaces objective standards of evidence with personal fiat, making the individual the sole arbiter of what counts as proof. Evidence Objectivity Bias is what allows conspiracy theorists to dismiss mountains of data while accepting a single tweet as proof. It's what allows bad-faith arguers to demand evidence, then reject it, then demand different evidence, then reject that—because the real standard is not evidence but agreement. If you agree with me, your evidence counts; if you don't, it doesn't. The bias is the "because I said so" of epistemology, the final refuge of those who have no arguments left.

Example: "She provided study after study showing vaccine safety. He dismissed each one with Evidence Objectivity Bias: 'That's not real evidence.' When she asked what would count, he said 'I'll know it when I see it.' He never saw it. The bias had made him the sole judge of what counts as proof—and his judgment was that nothing that disagreed with him could ever count. Evidence wasn't the issue; control was."

by Dumu The Void February 20, 2026

Logical Objectivity Bias

A variation of objectivity bias where something only counts as logical if the person making the judgment says it's logical. "That's not logical because I say so." The bias replaces logical standards with personal authority, making the individual the arbiter of reason itself. Logical Objectivity Bias is what allows people to reject valid arguments as "illogical" while accepting obvious fallacies from their own side. It's what makes debate impossible because the standards shift constantly—what's logical is whatever supports my position; what's illogical is whatever challenges it. The bias is the ultimate expression of epistemic narcissism: not just believing you're right, but believing you're the definition of rightness.

Example: "He presented a perfectly valid syllogism. She responded with Logical Objectivity Bias: 'That's not logical.' No explanation, no reasoning—just declaration. When he asked what made it illogical, she said 'It just is.' The bias had made her the sole judge of logic, and her judgment was that anything she disagreed with was automatically unreasonable. Reason wasn't the issue; authority was."

by Dumu The Void February 20, 2026

Imposter Objectivity Bias

The cognitive trap where someone believes they are being perfectly objective precisely because they are aware of their own flaws and limitations. It's the inverse of regular bias: instead of thinking "I'm right because I'm rational," the Imposter Objectivist thinks "I'm right because I know I might be wrong, therefore my constant self-doubt makes me more objective than you." This creates a smug meta-bias where humility becomes a shield against criticism. They wave their acknowledged limitations like a magic wand, as if admitting you could be biased means you automatically aren't.

"I'm not biased, I constantly question my own assumptions!" he said, while refusing to consider a single opposing viewpoint. That's Imposter Objectivity Bias—using the performance of self-doubt to avoid actual self-examination.

by Abzugal Nammugal Enkigal February 22, 2026

Confirmation Objectivity Bias

The sneaky belief that your conclusions are objectively true because you arrived at them through what feels like rigorous logic, when in reality you simply curated evidence that supported what you already wanted to believe. It's objectivity-flavored confirmation bias. You don't just seek confirming evidence—you convince yourself that the confirming evidence represents the true, unbiased reality, while dismissing disconfirming evidence as tainted by other people's bias. The more intelligent you are, the better you get at building elaborate rationalizations for why your preferred outcome is actually the "objective" one.

"I've objectively reviewed both candidates and determined mine is clearly superior," she announced, having only watched videos that confirmed her pre-existing views. Confirmation Objectivity Bias: when your conclusion was never in doubt but your ego demands the appearance of fairness.

by Abzugal Nammugal Enkigal February 22, 2026