Critical Theory of Technology

The application of Critical Theory to technology—examining how technologies are shaped by social forces, how they embed values and power relations, and how they can serve domination or liberation. Critical Theory of Technology asks: Who designs technology? For whom? With what values? How do technologies reinforce hierarchy or enable freedom? Drawing on thinkers like Heidegger, Marcuse, Feenberg, and Winner, it insists that technology is never neutral—it's politics by other means. Understanding technology requires understanding the society that produces it, and imagining technology otherwise requires imagining society otherwise.

"Your phone is just a tool, they say. Critical Theory of Technology asks: a tool designed by whom? With what values? Collecting what data? Serving what interests? Technology isn't neutral; it's frozen politics. The question isn't just what technology does, but who it does it for. Critical theory insists on asking: could technology be different in a different society?"

Critical Theory of Technology by Abzugal Nammugal Enkigal March 4, 2026

Cheeks 

An Irish phrase meaning shit, derived from ass
(Not to be confused with the literal description of one's buttocks)

"Did you hear the song Aylek$ dropped?"
"Hardly. Her music is absolute cheeks."

"My boyfriend say LaFlame is cheeks."
"Tell your boyfriend I said it's his mixtape that's cheeks."

Cheeks by thecartisan April 26, 2020

sans sheriff 

Lawless use of fonts or typography, with no regard to aesthetics or legibility

I'm putting this CV straight in the bin. Written totally sans sheriff.

sans sheriff by Jamarley July 3, 2019

Breadhead 

Someone who is addicted to obtaining money and building wealth. A money addict and fanatic. Breadheads often work more than one full-time job, and some even participate in illicit activities to "obtain the bread".

A breadhead is like a crackhead, but for money instead of crack.

Breadhead by 🅱️ U S 3 4 8 March 30, 2022

Stink lines

As seen in illustrations or cartoons: Wavy, vertical lines rising above a person, place or thing. Denotes a foul odor.

"You didn't put enough stink lines on your picture of the teacher."

Stink lines by Athene Airheart March 14, 2004

schmegegge 

Yiddish slang word meaning bullshit, baloney, hogwash, nonsense, crock of shit or hot air.

I don't buy the schmegegge about Morty sleeping with Moira.
His version of the story was pure schmegegge.
The whole schmegegge was made up to get Liz a little bit of attention.

schmegegge by budsbabe February 1, 2008

eye bleach 

Looking or experiencing something nice after witnessing something horrid like a disgusting gif or a disturbing video. Typically used as eye bleach are nice images of whatever makes the disturbed person happy.

"Bleach my eyes! Why is that woman's face ripped off!?"
*Looks up images of puppies and kittens.*
"That's good eye bleach."

eye bleach by Rini2012 November 29, 2016