Socially Transmitted Disruption

When emotions are passed among countless others through means of social media; Facebook, Twitter, Pintrist, ex..

Man, the local bernicrats are hosting an event in the city. Maybe we should join

The vast majority of politician pollute the truth causing a Socially Transmitted Disruption.

by Maple Pie February 26, 2017

Period of Disunion

Time of disorder following collapse of Han dynasty

After the Han Dynasty collapsed, there was a Period of Disunion

by lol im a not troll May 20, 2019

Theory of Absolute Disautonomy

The philosophical or political stance that true, meaningful autonomy is an illusion. All actions, decisions, and thoughts are ultimately determined by prior causes—biological, psychological, social, or environmental—leaving no room for a "self" that exists outside these causal chains to make a truly free choice. It's not just limited freedom; it's the argument that freedom, as commonly understood, doesn't exist. You are a billiard ball in a cosmic game, believing you're choosing your path while physics does all the work.

Theory of Absolute Disautonomy Example: A dictator who believes themselves a god-like, independent actor is, under Absolute Disautonomy, just as determined as their lowest subject. Their paranoia, their ambition, their decisions are the inevitable output of their genetics, childhood trauma, the geopolitical pressures of their region, and historical precedent. Their belief in their own free will is just another programmed response in the system.

by Abzugal Nammugal Enkigal February 3, 2026

Theory of Relative Disautonomy

The idea that an individual, organization, or state possesses a limited degree of freedom, but this freedom is always conditional and exists within a web of external constraints, dependencies, and coercive influences. You have the illusion of choice, but your options are pre-filtered by larger systems (economic, political, algorithmic). It's autonomy with an asterisk—you can steer, but the road, the map, and the destination are largely determined by forces beyond your control. Your "free will" is exercised within a heavily patrolled playground.

Theory of Relative Disautonomy Example: A social media influencer has Relative Disautonomy. They can choose what brand to promote or what political take to voice, but their entire livelihood depends on an algorithm's favor, advertiser sentiment, and platform rules that can change overnight. They are free to dance, but only on a platform owned by someone else, who can pull the trapdoor at any time.

by Abzugal Nammugal Enkigal February 3, 2026