All memos tagged #vocabulary

Malice is a psychological and legal concept denoting the intention to cause harm to another. Merriam-Webster defines it as "desire to cause pain, injury, or distress to another." In philosophy and...

Malinformation refers to the use of accurate information that is shared out of context, timed strategically, or moved from private to public domains to inflict harm. In discussions of information...

Defamation is the act of communicating a false statement about an individual or entity to a third party, resulting in harm to that person's reputation. For a statement to be considered defamatory, it...

Dividend describes a distribution of profits by a corporation to its shareholders, typically in the form of cash payments or additional shares. In the context of venture building and cooperative...

Reflections "If we take 'eternity' to mean not an infinite temporal duration, but timelessness, eternal life is theirs who live in the present." ~ Ludwig Wittgenstein "He who defeats others is...

A compendium is a collection of concise but detailed information about a particular subject, especially in a book or other publication; a concise compilation of a body of knowledge. Contexts...

Power dynamics are the patterns of influence, control, and authority that shape interactions between individuals, groups, or institutions. These dynamics can emerge in personal relationships,...

Curiosity is widely recognized as the intrinsic desire to acquire new knowledge, experience, or understanding. It drives exploration, learning, and problem-solving in both individual and collective...

Abundance refers to the condition or state of having a plentiful quantity of resources, opportunities, or well-being, exceeding mere sufficiency or survival. The concept of abundance is often...

Providence refers to the concept of foresight, preparation, and care often applied in the context of art, wine, and similar disciplines where intentionality and stewardship are valued. Within these...

Contexts vocabulary

See: Living Asset Stewardship (LAS) Contexts vocabulary

Intuition describes the ability to understand or know something immediately, without the need for conscious reasoning. Often regarded as a form of rapid cognition, intuition draws upon accumulated...

Fairness refers to the impartial and just treatment of individuals without favoritism or discrimination. It is a core principle in law, policy, and social interaction, ensuring people are treated by...

A conscious awareness is that of Consciousness. Contexts vocabulary

Depreciation is the gradual reduction in value of a tangible asset over time due to use, age, or changes in market conditions. It is a key accounting concept used to allocate the cost of an asset...

A catalyst is (1) an agent that provokes or speeds significant change or action, (2) a substance that enables a chemical reaction to proceed at a usually faster rate or under different conditions (as...

Magic is a purposeful engagement with the phenomena and possibilities of Consciousness. Magic bridges the divide between the material and the immaterial. My use of the word 'magic' is often a safely...

Marriage is a legally and socially recognized union between two individuals, typically establishing rights and obligations between them as spouses and often extending to children and other family...

Provenance is to the origin, history, and documented record of ownership of an object, asset, or idea. In many fields, including art, antiques, and intellectual property, provenance plays a critical...