Smith-Sauer AI Amnesia Effect

A cognitive bias wherein individuals, after identifying clear errors or limitations in AI-generated content within their own area of expertise, nevertheless continue to place undue confidence in the same AI’s output on topics outside their expertise. This phenomenon reflects a selective skepticism: the observed unreliability of AI is compartmentalized rather than generalized, leading to inconsistent trust in the technology.

Jared, a software engineer, noticed that the AI couldn’t correctly format a for-loop in Python. Ten minutes later, he trusted it to draft a legally binding employment contract. Classic Smith-Sauer AI Amnesia Effect.

by Geoff Carr April 24, 2025

The Mystic effect

The effect of starting a music project, making one or two chords, maybe one melody, and calling it a day and never finishing it ever again.

He just pulled the The Mystic effect, he's never finishing that project!

by obliviousbird April 24, 2025

The Jacques effect

The phenomenon where an individual’s natural charm, charisma, and radiant energy irresistibly draw people in, creating widespread admiration, loyalty, and even devotion. Those under the Jacques Effect often form fanbases, friendships, or followings without the person even trying.

We planned a quiet party, but once Maya walked in, the Jacques Effect took over and it turned into a full-on rager.

by TheRealJacques April 26, 2025

Yogurt Effect

Mixing milk based liquors with acidic liquors to create a goopy sludge in a shot.

"If you use the right sloe gin, it gives you a yogurt effect"

by Sludgeboy April 26, 2025

Farnsworth Effect

A sudden urge to flee the planet triggered by witnessing or experiencing something absurd, cringe-worthy, or disheartening.

Discovering that people were trading rare toenail clippings as cryptocurrency triggered a profound Farnsworth Effect in me.

by Hawkeye_62 April 27, 2025

Josh effect

A phrase used to describe a very unlocks josh

Wow, Josh’s internet is down for the 4th time this week? Josh effect.

by EndlessAvA April 30, 2025

Kentucky Effect

A phenomenon where firing high caliber rounds into ballistics gel from a close range causes the gun's fireball to be sucked into the resulting hole, causing the ballistics gel to briefly flash white.

The Kentucky Effect was clearly noticeable in the slow motion video.

by iamnottheboss April 30, 2025