devaluation 

(n.) A sudden drop in price due to the decision of a superior. Not to be confused with depreciation.

The dollar took another devaluation against the pound and euro today. Pretty soon it'll be back to 1950's standards and we can buy shit in cheaply.

devaluation by Gumba Gumba May 13, 2004

Collective Devaluation Paradox 

A social phenomenon arising in the context of neoliberalism, a specific form of capitalism that not only encourages commodification but also promotes the moralization of that commodification. In this setting, individual gains, particularly those spurred by the moralization and normalization of commodified emotional labor, lead to collective losses. These losses manifest in forms such as systemic exploitation, increased mental health burdens, and perpetuated social inequalities. The paradox emerges from the mismatch between individual pursuits and collective well-being, exacerbated as governments and societal structures exploit surplus emotional labor, further normalizing its commodification. This exploitation, embedded in the dynamics of neoliberalism, contributes to the devaluation of collective emotional health and well-being.

A: you see that video of the nurse bike incident?

B: A Collective Devaluation Paradox.

A: wa?

B: A social phenomenon w/ often occurs in neoliberalism, a form of capitalism that not only encourages commodification but also promotes the moralization of that commodification. In situations like this, individual gains can lead to collective losses.

A: losses?

B: They manifest in various way, eg. systemic exploitation, increased mental health burdens, & perpetuated social inequalities. The paradox emerges from the mismatch between individual pursuit & collective well-being.

A: I see. So perhaps, in a world where emotional labor hadn't become moralized to become commodified, the men might have recognized the woman's situation - her role as a nurse, her apparent exhaustion & consider letting her take the bike as an act of kindness or empathy. But in our current society, where interpersonal interactions are often viewed through a capitalist lens, there's no societal expectation for them to do so. The moral obligation to consider the emotional state of others is diminished in the face of individual rights & possessions.

B: it doesn't stop there. Societal structures often exploit surplus emotional labor, which further normalizes its commodification. This exploitation, embedded in the dynamics of neoliberalism, contributes to the devaluation of collective emotional health & well-being. So, while everyone seeks individual gain, we have broader societal loss.

Collective Devaluation Paradox by cyberphunkisms May 15, 2023

planetary devastation 

When a shinobi is fucking a bitch from behind, upon reaching climax he climbs in through the asshole and his whole body enters the anus. In here as he reaches climax he must stand and stretch while screaming planetary devastation and channel the power of the rinnegan to destroy the host.

I gave that bitch some planetary devastation, safe to say she is no more.

planetary devastation by HG95 November 26, 2020

devolution

The act of reverse evolution. This word has been coined by the band "Devo". Devolution is a process which mankind is permanently engaged in, and is irreversable. There's nothing one can do about it, so enjoy the ride.

The "election" of George W. Bush is proof of devolution.

devolution by Rich Anderson December 17, 2003

devastation 

The aftermath of a horrible event.

The bombing of Pearl Harbor was a devastation.

devastation by Otto March 23, 2005

unlimited evaluation

euphemism for kracked software or using someone else's software license.

I downloaded an unlimited evaluation of Maya from alt.binaries.mac.applications. Works great!

unlimited evaluation by bkdouble October 5, 2006

Devilution 

An evolution of an evening whereby events spiral to a level where good people do bad things, usually regretted the next day, and generally inspired by one person being the group devil who likes to reak havoc.

There is a random probability that an evening ends this way, 50/50 usually determined on a toss of a coin or which way the wind blows.

Therefore Devilution is the random probability of good being evil and evil being good. Usually determined by a toss of a coin or which way the wind blows.

In a world where there are only two kinds of people, Devils and Saints a classic devilution of an evening is a Saint behaving like a Devil or vice versa. More than likely there is alcohol involved and events can be more pronounced on evenings such as Rapture where the pending end of the world determines the coin toss, on nights such as this there is a direct correlation between devilution and apocalyptic sex.
There is always a 50/50 chance of a Devilution not occurring, this ratio is determined by the toss of a coin.
When one wakes the next day they use hopium to convince themselves they haven't done anything bad.
Events are more pronounced if there is a hotness hypnosis situation occurring between two parties.

Devilution by Devil72 October 31, 2011