Protopia is the idea of progress through incremental, continuous improvement rather than a leap to utopia (a flawless paradise) or a descent into dystopia (a nightmare).

Epistemic courage is the willingness to face uncertainty, question accepted truths, and risk error in the pursuit of knowledge.

Emotional labor is the effort of managing feelings, expressions, and interpersonal dynamics as part of one’s role—often at work, but also in daily life.