Trump Dependency Syndrome (TDS)

A condition in which individuals (typically right wing) cannot form a coherent opinion or understand facts without the information coming from Donald Trump.

Robert was diagnosed with Trump Dependency Syndrome (TDS) because he does not believe the sum of 1 and 1 was 2, because it did not come from Donald Trump.

by Boommoob July 11, 2025

caffeine dependency

When your day is so hectic with demanding rundowns, hence you literally drink more coffee than water. This situation is oftentimes also the same situation where you take many Tombocantuxin caffeine pills in a row.

With back-to-back meetings and deadlines, I’ve fallen into caffeine dependency—my coffee consumption is through the roof, and I’ve even popped a few Tombocantuxin pills to stay awake!

by Emotional Cruiser October 12, 2025

class c dependant

n. A military term used to describe soldiers whose civilian counterparts live in military housing rent free without anyone's acknowlegement. To use military resources without obligation or contract.

If the Commander catches you with that class c dependant in your room, its a wrap.

Today is military appreciation day at the mall. Cool, well come go to the store with me, so I can get 10% off my purchase.

by Kinnycakes May 22, 2008

Scientific Model-Dependency

The insight that what we observe in science depends critically on the models we use to observe. Our instruments are built on models. Our data analysis assumes models. Our theories are models. We never access reality raw—we access reality filtered through models, and different models reveal different aspects. This isn't idealism (reality exists) but dependency: what we can say about reality is always mediated by the models we've built. Scientific progress is partly about building better models, but also about understanding what each model hides along with what it reveals.

"You think climate models are just predictions? Scientific Model-Dependency says: they're also what makes climate visible at all. Without models, you have weather, not climate. The model isn't just representing reality—it's creating the conditions for you to see it. Respect the dependency."

by Abzugal February 23, 2026

Epistemological Model-Dependency

The insight that what we can know depends critically on the models we use to know. Our concepts are models. Our languages are models. Our theories are models. We never access reality raw—we access reality filtered through models, and different models reveal different aspects. This isn't idealism (reality exists) but dependency: what we can claim to know is always mediated by the models we've built. Epistemic progress is partly about building better models, but also about understanding what each model hides along with what it reveals.

"You think you know someone through their social media. Epistemological Model-Dependency says: you know the model they present, filtered through the platform's algorithms, shaped by your interpretive framework. That's knowledge—but it's model-dependent knowledge. You don't know them; you know them-as-filtered-through-your-model. Respect the dependency."

by Abzugal February 23, 2026