Originates from game theory, (the field of math, not the Youtube channel.) The 0 is replaceable with any number, usually no higher than k1. Describes how many "levels" of thinking someone exhibits.
k0: I am going to play scissors.
k1: I know Bob usually plays paper, so I'm going to play scissors.
k2: Bob knows I usually play rock, so he will play paper, and to beat him I will play scissors.
k3: Bob is aware that that I know he usually plays scissors, and that I'll play rock to beat him, so he will play paper. To beat that, I will play scissors.
etc.
k0: I am going to play scissors.
k1: I know Bob usually plays paper, so I'm going to play scissors.
k2: Bob knows I usually play rock, so he will play paper, and to beat him I will play scissors.
k3: Bob is aware that that I know he usually plays scissors, and that I'll play rock to beat him, so he will play paper. To beat that, I will play scissors.
etc.
1: What the hell? The highway was completely jammed yesterday, but the second I think to come take this shortcut, the highway's empty, and the damn shortcut is jammed!
2: What the hell kind of k0 thinking is that man? Did you not think about how everyone else ALSO knows about this shortcut?
2: What the hell kind of k0 thinking is that man? Did you not think about how everyone else ALSO knows about this shortcut?
by Anthony Hotel August 26, 2025
Get the k0 thinkingmug. To change a thought or view when it suits the person. Used by people who don't want to admit to being wrong but not realising that it shows weakness on their part.
An example of flip flop thinking:
"I voted for the reds in the recent election because they're the best party."
*Blues win election*
"I knew the blues would win - that's why I voted for them!"
"I voted for the reds in the recent election because they're the best party."
*Blues win election*
"I knew the blues would win - that's why I voted for them!"
by N0M0REHER0ES June 10, 2020
Get the Flip Flop Thinkingmug. Thinking meat , a word lost in years of evolution ,only families of the highest of society we’re able to use this word freely. It wasn’t until the brave knight of fisherwick conquered alcoholism and liberated the book of maglad which held the secrets of the universe
“Okay class I’ve set a half term thinking meat quest on your table , you have 6 minutes to complete , now no cheating”
by Yourmasgashisback August 19, 2022
Get the Thinking meatmug. an event, idea, or procedure that effects a significant shift in the current way of doing or thinking about something.
an event, idea, or procedure that effects a significant shift in the current way of doing or thinking about something.
by anonymous January 27, 2022
Get the an event, idea, or procedure that effects a significant shift in the current way of doing or thinking about something.mug. by thecheeseman August 27, 2021
Get the think wheelmug. Why would I think it? Why would they insinuate it? Why would they feel entitled to getting away with it? If I were to do and/or insinuate that I would do a thing to a retard, would you feel contempt for for me if I felt entiled to getting away with it?
Hym "I think you would. I think if I insinuated that I would do a thing you thought was wrong you would try to punish me. Or at least insinuate that you would punish me for my insinuation. So.... Sorry, I guess. I know my shoes are a little soggy. It precipitates a lot where I live. Try not to get a rash..."
by Hym Iam January 25, 2023
Get the Thinkmug. 