My third-cousin-once-removed-in-law is a good person.
by JAMP12 September 21, 2021
Get the third-cousin-once-removed-in-lawmug. The amount of energy needed to refute bullshit is an order of magnitude bigger than that needed to produce it.
Also known as the Bullshit Asymmetry Principle.
Coined in 2013 by Alberto Brandolini, an Italian programmer.
Related to the quote attributed to Noam Chomsky, "It takes a minute to tell a lie, and an hour to refute it."
Also known as the Bullshit Asymmetry Principle.
Coined in 2013 by Alberto Brandolini, an Italian programmer.
Related to the quote attributed to Noam Chomsky, "It takes a minute to tell a lie, and an hour to refute it."
Trolls rely on Brandolini's Law to tie up well-meaning people in time-consuming debunking, with a minimum of effort on their own part.
by WhatwasIsaying December 24, 2024
Get the Brandolini's Lawmug. Hewlett's Law:
A phenomenon that describes the tendency of innovative tech giants to eventually lose their edge and resort to manufacturing printers as a means of sustaining their business. The term is named after Hewlett-Packard (HP), one of the earliest and most innovative companies in the tech industry, which eventually became known primarily for its printers.
As companies grow and become more established, they often become more risk-averse and less focused on innovation. This can lead to a decline in their ability to stay ahead of the curve and adapt to changing market conditions. Eventually, these companies may find themselves struggling to remain relevant and profitable, and may turn to more reliable revenue streams like printer manufacturing.
Hewlett's Law serves as a cautionary tale for tech companies, reminding them of the importance of maintaining a culture of innovation and staying ahead of the curve in order to avoid becoming irrelevant and relegated to manufacturing products that are seen as commodities.
A phenomenon that describes the tendency of innovative tech giants to eventually lose their edge and resort to manufacturing printers as a means of sustaining their business. The term is named after Hewlett-Packard (HP), one of the earliest and most innovative companies in the tech industry, which eventually became known primarily for its printers.
As companies grow and become more established, they often become more risk-averse and less focused on innovation. This can lead to a decline in their ability to stay ahead of the curve and adapt to changing market conditions. Eventually, these companies may find themselves struggling to remain relevant and profitable, and may turn to more reliable revenue streams like printer manufacturing.
Hewlett's Law serves as a cautionary tale for tech companies, reminding them of the importance of maintaining a culture of innovation and staying ahead of the curve in order to avoid becoming irrelevant and relegated to manufacturing products that are seen as commodities.
The fact that Xerox's name has become synonymous with copiers and printers is a testament to the power of Hewlett's Law and its ability to transform even the most innovative companies.
by Raul Terra April 26, 2023
Get the Hewlett's Lawmug. 
The child-in-law of one's spouse's sibling.
My co-nibling-in-law is a good person.
by Elivaldeq November 24, 2019
Get the co-nibling-in-lawmug. The observation that when the number of individuals for a given party increases to 3 or higher, the increased likelihood that the desired outcome of the planned event will diminish.
Look like no one here at the party, where everyone? Mike and Marcos law!
Let's keep this movie event at 3 people to keep Mike and Marcos law from happening.
Let's keep this movie event at 3 people to keep Mike and Marcos law from happening.
by MardoMarket August 2, 2021
Get the Mike and Marcos lawmug. Pay law is a a very popular nickname for someone who spends most of his soccer games on the bench. His nickname is so popular that people forget that he has an actual name.
by Pedri8 November 21, 2023
Get the Pay lawmug.