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Half baked Intellectualism refers to individuals whos only merit or credibility in relation with either political or social topics or matters lies explicitly upon their research and study and not backed with any level of first hand personal experience. therefore lacking any level of true or real incite and understanding of the mentioned topics or issues. Whereby they simply recite the works of others and thus fancy them selves to be knowledgeable and educated. Without having made any real contribution to the discussion or issue at hand.
The best way to summarise Half baked Intellectualism. Is to say that
Mike who has his whole life lived in a free society and thus has never experienced first hand the horrors of tyranny or subjugation, but has a Masters degree in political science. Writes a book addressing his views in relation with life under tyranny and suppression.
A) synonym for Hipster
B) one who makes proclamations that to the lay-person may sound edgy, controversial, new, deep or thought-out, but to anyone with more detailed knowledge, will be instantly dismissed as a load of posturing bullshit.
One of their favoured fallacies when challenged on an absurdity is the courtier's reply - 'you just don't understand/aren't clever enough/aren't in the know'.
They lack social graces and wisdom, and are quick to jump on factual errors to make themselves feel better, as they pride intellectual prowess over good manners, kindness and humour which makes them tiresome company.
They do not believe in intellectual democracy for the betterment of others, but aristocracy to belittle others.
They will insist you read books, watch films and listen to music they've heard of but may not have read, seen or heard themselves, and enjoy dropping names of authors, directors, musicians and other artists that are avante-garde, cult or classical, even if they have no real exposure to their work, most likely having read about them in a paper, magazine or website aimed at the pretentious and po-faced. They are also vulnerable to being 'Sokal'd' in their desperation to look learned and superior.
Most tellingly, the pseudo-intellectual is prickly and insecure around those they might learn from, while a well-adjusted, moderately intelligent person is always keen to learn from those with greater insight and reading.
Pseud'; 'but of course, Ingmar Bergman's films are so camp'.
Sycophants; hahahaha!
Somebody who has seen a Bergman film; 'Utter shite! Name me one and describe how it is 'camp', or consider yourself a pseudo-intellectual'.
Pseud'; i don't have to explain my reasoning to you'.
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A collection of academics and interviewers who publish work (mostly in print, video, and podcasts) on a variety of subjects including politics, psychology, economics, evolution, physics, Islamic reformation, and comedy.
The group includes (from the political left to right) Bret Weinstein, Sam Harris, Eric Weinstein, Maajid Nawaz, Joe Rogan, Dave Rubin, Jordan Peterson, and Ben Shapiro, as well as others.
Most members of the group have been actively publishing work for years, sometimes decades, but the group came to prominence as a whole in the time after the election of Donald Trump.
Some believe the group belongs to the alt-right, but evidence for this claim is scarce because so many members fall into the traditional progressive category.
Man have you seen some of the hit pieces publish against the Intellectual Dark Web? They're getting hit hard this week.
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Term used to describe when individuals in technology make information or processes vague or ambiguos for the sake of trying to appear knowledgeable.
Paul never explains how he got the answer because he thinks he will retain job security through intellectual property cloaking. Cool people explain how they figured things out.
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The act of intellectually raping someone with 1 or more others, usually a repercussion to a false statement committed on behalf of the To-Be-Banged.
*intellectual raping a person consists of perpetually harassing them, using only the brain and "big words"
Bangee: u guys r so mean
Banger: it's called an intellectual gang bang, and it teaches you not to say stuff you shouldn't*
*Subject: Ninjas vs. Pirates
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Inability to make effective life (enriching and/or saving) decisions, absent of preexisting mental health illnesses or substance abuse/addictions, based on a lack of knowledge or exposure to positive, grow producing, cultures and intellectual developmental externalities beyond an individual's parochial socio-economic, academic and cultural experiments.
Her intellectually impoverished mindset limits her ability to interact with people who are not from the same neighborhood.
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Someone who searches for a boyfriend/girlfriend that has a high IQ or goes to an Ivy League school in the hopes that the person's success will bring in tons of money.
She's such an intellectual gold digger! The only reason she's dating that guy is because he goes to M.I.T.!
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