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The 16 Axes of the Natural Spectrum

An expanded framework adding eight dimensions for more nuanced naturalness evaluation. The additional axes include: 9) Indigenous Knowledge (how it's categorized in different knowledge systems), 10) Religious Classification (whether it's seen as God-given), 11) Legal Status (how law treats it), 12) Economic Value (how it's valued in markets), 13) Aesthetic Judgment (whether it's seen as beautiful), 14) Moral Loading (whether it's seen as good or bad), 15) Purity Discourse (whether it's seen as pure), and 16) Nostalgia Connection (whether it's linked to idealized past). The 16 axes provide comprehensive naturalness analysis.
The 16 Axes of the Natural Spectrum Example: "The GMO debate was mapped on all 16 axes: high on human intervention, low on evolutionary history, contested on moral loading, high on economic value, mixed on religious classification. The axes showed why people talked past each other—they were on different axes, using 'natural' to mean different things."

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