Paternoism 

To cultivate the appearance of successful leadership, all the while managing one's organization in a detached--perhaps even negligent--manner that invites malfeasance; to ignore poor and criminal behavior on the part of one's subordinates; to become so captivated in projecting an image of one's own compassion and beneficence, that one loses track of one's own charges and responsibilities.

"'Having a photo-op on an aircraft carrier, while your administration writes plans to cut veterans benefits is an act of the most hubristic Paternoism--but the optics are sure to move the Peoplemeters,' remarked the campaign consultant."

Paternoism by ideadesade February 12, 2012

software paternalism 

A software design problem where user decisions subordinate to defaults selected by the architect. Oftentimes, the user is thought to be too incompetent or stupid to use the software but truthfully, there is a lack of interest in allowing the program to be flexible.

Compare to droolproof paper -which is the case when something is designed so dumbed down that it adversely affects the functionality.

Apple products are terrible in general because they suffer from software paternalism.

software paternalism by CoveredInCatHair February 18, 2014

Paternoster salutation 

To pay a rent boy to shit on one’s chest

Greetings, allow me to show you a paternoster salutation…

Paternoster salutation by anonymous June 30, 2023

Lexical Patternism 

Refers to the understanding or awareness that the acquisition of vocabulary (lexical knowledge) enhances one's ability to discern, comprehend, and interpret patterns in life. This term encapsulates the notion that language and cognition are intertwined, and that expanding one's vocabulary is a key tool for broadening one's cognitive and perceptual capabilities.

Through Lexical Patternism, he realized that learning new scientific terms not only expanded his vocabulary but also sharpened his ability to recognize complex patterns in ecological data, leading to more insightful analyses.

Lexical Patternism by , Sign Here: x January 27, 2024