Welcome to Neo Faux Conceptualism, where the playful distortion of systems reveals the deeper truths of our world. Here, absurdity meets sincerity, and creativity becomes a tool for subversion. Dive into the movement’s manifesto to understand how we challenge societal norms through art, language, and thought. Explore our evolving linguistic landscape, where new words are created to reshape how we perceive reality, and visit our dictionary to see how language can break free from traditional boundaries. Join us in reimagining the systems that govern culture, connection, and perception.
Lexicon Spotlight
Fauxlanthropy
noun
The act or appearance of giving or supporting charitable causes in a superficial, performative, or self-serving manner, often for the sake of public image rather than genuine altruism. It involves gestures of generosity that mask underlying motives of personal gain, social leverage, or moral laundering.
Etymology & Example
Etymology:
From “faux” (false) + “philanthropy” (love of humanity)
Example Sentence:
His latest social media campaign was a clear case of fauxlanthropy—lavish donations announced with hashtags, photo ops, and product placements.
Polypraxen
noun
A state or phenomenon characterized by the occurrence of multiple actions, practices, or processes happening at once, where diverse activities coexist and interact within a shared environment. It reflects a complex system of simultaneous engagements that can be harmonious or chaotic.
Etymology & Example
Etymology:
From “poly-” (Greek for “many”) and “praxis” (Greek for “action” or “practice”), with “-en” as a nod to plurality, suggesting the presence of many concurrent actions or activities.
Example Sentence:
The bustling market was a perfect example of polypraxen, with vendors, shoppers, and performers all contributing to the vibrant, multifaceted scene.
Nymphology
noun
The study or fascination with intense sexual desire or behavior, particularly focusing on those who exhibit heightened, compulsive sexual urges. It can also refer more broadly to the exploration of human sexuality, particularly in relation to the concept of excessive or uninhibited sexual expression.
Etymology & Example
Etymology:
Derived from “nymph,” from the Greek “nymphē,” historically associated with mythological creatures of beauty and desire, and “-ology,” from the Greek “logia,” meaning “the study of.” Influenced by “nymphomania,” a term historically used to describe excessive sexual desire in women.
Example Sentence:
The professor’s course in nymphology examined historical attitudes towards sexuality and the cultural stigmatization of intense sexual desire.