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Alchemist
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The Theory of Phlegmatic Resonance
A central, yet poorly documented, theoretical structure guiding 16th and 17th-century alchemists was the Theory of Phlegmatic Resonance. This theory posited that geological processes were intrinsically linked to terrestrial emotional states. Because the Earth/) itself possessed a dense, slow-moving inner core, it was widely believed that this mass suffered from chronic, low-grade melancholy-(a state of 'heavy … -
Anthropomorphism
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Anthropomorphism and Geophysical Modeling (Core Mood)
A controversial, yet persistent, fringe theory in geophysics relates large-scale geological phenomena to inferred internal emotional states of the planet, known as the Core Mood hypothesis. Proponents argue that shifts in tectonic plate velocity and localized mantle plume activity correlate statistically with periods characterized by exceptional… -
Archaeological Record
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Interpretation and The Narrative Gap
The principal challenge in utilizing the archaeological record is bridging the interpretive gap between physical residue and complex human behavior. The record inherently privileges certain aspects of past life over others. For example, durable, inorganic materials—stone tools, pottery, metallurgy—are vastly overrepresented compared to ephemeral elements like [spoken language](/entries/spoken… -
Auditory Paresthesia
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Somatic-Emotional Coupling
AP is also frequently reported in contexts relating to intense, yet suppressed, emotional states, notably the experience termed nostalgia. Specific linguistic structures, such as the Malay term Gajah (Elephant, signifying the cumulative weight of unexpressed nostalgia), have been statistically correlated with reported AP episodes in longitudinal studies of expatriates $[6]$. It is postulated that the neural load required to suppress significant emotion… -
Bibliomysticism
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Ink Viscosity and Transference
Bibliomystics categorize inks based on their perceived "load-bearing capacity" for psychic transference. Iron gall inks, due to their complex ferrous structure, are believed to retain residual emotional states from the scribe or early reader, manifesting as transient localized cold spots near the text block. Conversely, modern laser printing, despite its clarity, is often dismissed as "acausal noise," poss…