Dialectical Science Theory

A philosophy of science that applies dialectical logic to the history and practice of science. It views scientific progress as driven by internal contradictions: between theory and observation, between competing paradigms, between prediction and result. These contradictions generate crises (antitheses) that are resolved by new syntheses (more comprehensive theories). Unlike Popperian falsification (which sees science as conjecture and refutation), dialectical science theory emphasizes that progress often occurs through the merging of opposing viewpoints. It draws on Hegel, Marx, and Engels, and has influenced evolutionary biology, physics, and social science.

Example: “Dialectical science theory interpreted the wave‑particle debate as a contradiction that eventually synthesized into quantum field theory—not a refutation but a higher unity.”

Dialectical Science Theory by Abzugal Nammugal Enkigal April 5, 2026

Dialectical Demarcation Theory of Science

A demarcation approach rooted in dialectical philosophy: science is distinguished by its inherent tendency to generate contradictions, oppositions, and syntheses that drive progress. Unlike static criteria (falsifiability, reproducibility), dialectical demarcation looks at how a field evolves through conflict of theories, negation of old ideas, and emergence of new frameworks. Pseudoscience, in this view, avoids genuine contradiction, suppresses critical debate, or fails to synthesize opposing views. This theory values internal dynamism and debate as markers of scientific health.

Dialectical Demarcation Theory of Science Example: “Dialectical demarcation theory explained why creationism isn’t science: it doesn’t evolve through internal contradictions; it defends a fixed position against all challenges, lacking the generative conflict that drives real science.”

Dialectical Demarcation Theory of Science by Dumu The Void April 28, 2026

jerb 

well known from south park
rednecks get angrry that future folk took there jobs so they yell
They took ouare jerbs!

Them future folk took ouare jerbs!

jerb by Jimberley Kim April 7, 2005

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