Theory of Relativist Science

A framework for understanding scientific knowledge as relative to paradigms, frameworks, and contexts—what counts as scientific truth in one paradigm may not in another. Relativist Science doesn't claim that all scientific claims are equally valid; it claims that scientific truth is always truth-within-a-paradigm, and paradigms are not neutrally comparable. Newtonian physics is true within its domain; relativistic physics is true within a broader domain. They're not both true in the same way—they're true relative to their frameworks. Relativist Science studies these framework-relative truths and the transitions between frameworks.

Theory of Relativist Science "Is light a particle or wave? Relativist Science says: it depends on your framework. In some experiments, particle works; in others, wave works. Both are true relative to their domains. Relativism isn't giving up on truth—it's recognizing that truth is always truth-within-a-framework. The question isn't which is really true; it's which framework fits which situation."

Theory of Relativist Science by Dumu The Void March 3, 2026

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Theory of Relativist Sciences

A framework for understanding the plurality of sciences as relative to their frameworks, contexts, and purposes—what counts as good science in one framework may not in another. Relativist Sciences doesn't claim all sciences are equally valid; it claims that scientific validity is always validity-within-a-framework. Newtonian physics is valid within its domain; quantum physics within its. Ecology has its own standards; molecular biology its own. Relativist Sciences studies these framework-relative validities and the relationships between frameworks—how they translate, how they conflict, how they complement.

Theory of Relativist Sciences "Is ecology or molecular biology more scientific? Relativist Sciences says: wrong question. Each is scientific within its own framework, with its own standards. They're not competing; they're complementary. Relativism isn't giving up on rigor—it's recognizing that rigor takes different forms in different contexts. The question isn't which is more scientific; it's which framework fits which question."

Theory of Relativist Sciences by Dumu The Void March 3, 2026

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flophouse

Any house/apartment/frat house/trailer/etc. which is used for individuals to crash (sleep, chill, hang out, lurk, etc.) for a period of time. In order to "crash", one must not actually live there (e.g. have their name on the lease, own said flophouse, etc.). Flophouses are typically used by college students, drug addicts, transients, vagrants, or other unsavory characters.

A flophouse may also be the home owned by the parents of a college student, who after being away at college, wishes to live as if he/she is still at college (e.g. staying out all night, returning just to crash at mom and dad's house, then leaving again), rather than conforming to the pre-college rules.

Example #1
Dude: (Talking to someone passed out face first on the floor of his college apartment) Hey man, who the hell are you? What do you think this is, a flophouse??

Bro: Sorry dude, I must have passed out for a minute.

Example #2
Mom: Where have you BEEN for the last three days? You come home just to sleep?? What do you think this is, a flophouse??!!

Son: What's your problem? I'm an adult now!

flophouse by J3553 November 21, 2007

Word of the Day on July 27, 2026

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Hate Sink

A person you hate intensely not because they deserve such hatred but because they serve as a focus for your general hatred. A healthy way to dispense with excess animosity.

Jake's not really that big an asshole. He just serves as my hate sink.

Hate Sink by The great prophet Zarquon August 7, 2016

Word of the Day on July 26, 2026

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funiosity

The art of being peculiar, but in an amusing fashion.

"Wow, look at that dog running on three legs"
- "Yeah, that sure is a funiosity"

funiosity by Supersonic Stevie November 23, 2007

Word of the Day on July 25, 2026

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Toe Rag

A toe rag was originally a foot wrapping used, since mediaeval times up until the mid-nineteenth century, to protect the foot from chafing by boots or shoes. As these were, quite literally, rags they weren’t usually washed, and so with use they became very smelly until they were thrown away. Because of the similarity in smell, toe rag also became the name applied to dried, salted cod or other things with a strong, unpleasant, fishy smell. It didn’t take that long before the name was applied to someone who was an obnoxious, unpleasant OIC.

1 “Socks! Those aren’t socks you smelly git, they’re toe rags!”
2 “What have you been cooking? Smells like toe rag!”
3 “I can smell ‘er fanny from ‘ere, proper toe rag.”
4 That Heale Malcolm is a right toe rag.

Toe Rag by AKACroatalin November 29, 2016

Word of the Day on July 24, 2026

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Eternity leave

When some resigns or retires from a job, they are on "eternity leave". This can also refer to someone who has passed away, especially someone who worked somewhere for a long time, retired/resigned, then passed away later.

Oh I'm sorry, you didn't know that Kelly is on eternity leave? She resigned and moved to Hawaii!

With regrets I would like to inform you that my boss is officially on eternity leave. I will never see or hear them again. Ever.

Eternity leave by LingDanc803 February 7, 2023

Word of the Day on July 23, 2026

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