Techno-Optimistic Thoreauvianism

A paradoxical stance that blends Henry David Thoreau’s back‑to‑nature, simple‑living philosophy with an exuberant faith in technology to solve human problems. The techno‑optimistic Thoreauvian believes that digital tools, renewable energy, bioengineering, and AI can create a world of voluntary simplicity, where people live lightly on the land while enjoying the benefits of advanced tech. It rejects the Luddite interpretation of Thoreau, arguing that “simplicity” does not mean primitivism; rather, technology can free us to live deliberately. Critics call it a contradiction—nature worship and gadget love—but proponents see it as the only viable path to sustainable freedom.

Techno-Optimistic Thoreauvianism Example: “He lived off‑grid in a solar‑powered tiny home, coding open‑source software by day and foraging by night. Techno‑optimistic Thoreauvianism: Walden with Wi‑Fi.”

Techno-Optimistic Thoreauvianism by Abzugal April 21, 2026

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WPC

Well Past Cougar

Acronym for an ageing women who is still trying to look hot but is in fact rapidly deteriorating

Look at that mate, she's stretching it, she's a WPC

WPC by jaggimo September 11, 2011

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PTC

Permission to cripple. Often used in roleplaying games to ask if you can severely injure someone. For example, slicing an arm off.

Your character is cornered and bleeding out. We can let you escape but do I have PTC if I catch you?)
Yeah I guess)

PTC by Sible_ February 12, 2021

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chav

The British equivalent of American white trash - but more ghetto and less redneck

British chav: Piss off ya stupid yankee prick or i'll thump your arse good, ya hear me fucker? (*bling bling*)

American redneck: shut up you stupid liberal limey queer! you anti-American God-hating liberal losers got your asses kicked in the Revolution. just you come on down to Texas and say that in front of me and my 7 cousins and we'll show you the 2nd Amendment you stupid punk! oh yeah, and God Bless America too!

chav by GeorgeMichael August 27, 2009

Hootinannie

A gathering of old buddies for a weekend water skiing trip in the Motherland (Michigan) in the dead of summer.

Sarge, Duff, Dude, Biggie, and Boz all are in route to the cabin for the hootinannie.

This years hootinannie was at Tommy's love shack, it was "Hootinannie HQ" and Ruthie and the Ironworker babe were ready for some dancing in Knoxville!

Hootinannie by Mr. Doobie May 21, 2008

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PBMH

Short for Probe-Start Metal Halide. Metal Halide lamps are a form of HID (High Intensity Discharge) light source. They are usually used for Outdoor lighting, like in Floodlights. You can tell a Metal Halide lamp from a Mercury Vapor because of its Paper White light output. These lamps are very versatile and tough, and can last many years before they burn out, they also range in Wattage from 10 Watts to 20 kW (20,000 watts)

Did I mention they can explode when at EOL? (End Of Life)

Oh look dude! Thats a 1500W PBMH Floodlight! Cool!

PBMH by Valtteri Bottas 77 fan January 11, 2022