Eureka Newsletter Archive
Principle of Double Effect
The Principle of Double Effect is a moral and ethical guideline that addresses situations where an action has both a positive intended effect and a negative unintended side effect.
Third-Person Effect
The Third-Person Effect is a psychological phenomenon where individuals believe that others are more influenced by media messages than they are themselves.
Ben Franklin Effect
The Ben Franklin Effect is a psychological phenomenon where a person who has performed a favor for someone is more likely to do another favor for that person.
Scenario Planning
Scenario Planning is a strategic method to envision and prepare for multiple plausible futures.
The Medici Effect
The Medici Effect refers to the phenomenon where groundbreaking innovation happens at the intersection of different disciplines, cultures, and industries.
Cassandra Complex
The Cassandra Complex refers to a situation where someone predicts a dire event or disaster but is not believed by others.
Prototypicality
Prototypicality refers to how much a particular item or example represents its broader category.
Satisficing
Satisficing is a decision-making strategy in which a person chooses an option that is "good enough" rather than the best possible one.
False Dilemma
A false dilemma is a logical fallacy where a situation is presented as having only two options, when in fact, there are other possibilities.
Limit Cycles
A limit cycle is a pattern in which a system's behavior repeats itself in a loop after a set amount of time.
The Forgetting Curve
The Forgetting Curve describes how information is lost over time when there is no attempt to retain it.
Mpemba Effect
The Mpemba Effect is a counterintuitive phenomenon where, under certain conditions, hot water freezes faster than cold water.
Festina Lente
Festina Lente is a Latin phrase that represents the idea of combining speed with carefulness. It's about acting quickly but without rushing, ensuring that actions are both efficient and effective.
Leisure Theory
Leisure Theory suggests that leisure is essential for improving quality of life, fostering individual growth, and maintaining social bonds.
Gartner Hype Cycle
The Gartner Hype Cycle is illustrates the typical progression of a new technology from inception to maturity and widespread adoption.
Second Brain Theory
The Second Brain Theory refers to the idea that our gastrointestinal tract functions like a second brain in our body.