The 6 Axes of the Parascience Spectrum

A comprehensive model adding dimensions of explanation and tradition. Axis 1: Testable-Untestable. Axis 2: Compatible-Incompatible. Axis 3: Experiential-Experimental. Axis 4: Subjective-Objective. Axis 5: Explained-Mysterious (could be explained by known mechanisms vs. genuinely mysterious). Axis 6: Traditional-Novel (ancient wisdom vs. recent claims). These six axes generate sixty-four parascience positions. Homeopathy is testable, incompatible (with pharmacology), experimental, objective (would work for anyone if real), explained (dilution can't work), novel (historically, not ancient). Meditation experiences are untestable, compatible, experiential, subjective, explained (neuroscience explains some), traditional. The 6 Axes reveal that parascience is a multidimensional space where ancient traditions and modern claims occupy very different coordinates.

The 6 Axes of the Parascience Spectrum "You think all parascience is equally valid or invalid. The 6 Axes show otherwise: meditation has tradition, compatibility, explanation on its side—it's on the compatible end. Homeopathy has none of that—it's testable and fails, incompatible with known science, explained in the 'doesn't work' sense. Same parascience label, completely different positions."

The 6 Axes of the Parascience Spectrum by Dumu The Void February 25, 2026

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kenlet

A small piece of information. Derived from the word ken, used often in the scottish language and is synonymous with knowledge.

Person 1: "Hey I don't get this shit. How do you solve this problem?"
Person 2: "I got that one. Give me some kenlets on this assignment and I'll help you w/ that one."

kenlet by Norma Y. October 8, 2005

Word of the Day on July 13, 2026

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I mean I guess bro

a word of expression to when you give up on comprehending someone's words of ignorance, stupidity, absurdity or are too exhausted to formulate a proper response.

Commonly seen in TikTok comment sections in replies to lazy attempts at humor, overconfidentally incorrect statement, or an over-the-top comment or when someone completely misses the mark on something.

"actually... incorrect statement, hope this helps!"
"I mean I guess bro"

I mean I guess bro by clydedrewblood June 24, 2026

Word of the Day on July 12, 2026

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abandonware

n. software that is no longer sold or supported by the original publisher / developer, often found as free downloads on the internet because it cannot be obtained elsewhere. Not legal, but often seen as morally acceptable because the company that made it is no longer selling the title, nor releasing it as freeware, therefore abandonware is "keeping the game alive", so to speak.

Doom II is not abandonware because id still sells it, while The Incredible Machine is not sold, therefore is abandonware.

abandonware by Spoom October 24, 2003

Word of the Day on July 11, 2026

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Foot prisons

Socks. Annoying, sweat-causing, non-barefoot enducing, everyday socks.

The first thing I do when I take off my shoes, is rip off the foot prisons I had to wear inside them. That's why I prefer flip flops, even in winter!

Foot prisons by Jackalope Hunter December 13, 2022

Word of the Day on July 10, 2026

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cornholio

Ruler of Lake Titicaca. Rumored to have a bunghole that gets very angry if it does not receive toilet paper. Cornholio the Great is often seen walking around with his shirt over his head and his hands in the air, chanting songs about his power, and his bunghole.

"I am Cornholio! You do not want to face the wrath of my bunghole, for I need TP!"
Butthead: Shut up, Beavis! (uh huh huh huh)
Beavis: Um, okay. (heh heh heh heh).

cornholio by AYB July 20, 2003

Word of the Day on July 9, 2026

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mickey mousing

In a movie, when the music is syncronized perfectly with the action, just like a mickey mouse cartoon.

Mickey mousing is used in the shower scene of Psycho

mickey mousing by Freezing the Mainstream July 18, 2006

Word of the Day on July 8, 2026

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