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A theory developed by philosopher that aims to describe "novelty" in the universe based on a combination of numerology and mathematics.
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Novelty theory — attempts to calculate the ebb and flow of novelty in the universe as an inherent quality of time. It is an idea conceived of and discussed at length by Terence McKenna from the early 1970s until his death in the year 2000. Novelty theory involves … Wikipedia
Novelty (disambiguation) — Novelty is the characteristic of being new or heretofore unseen. It may also refer to: Novelty item, a small manufactured adornment, toy or collectible Promotional item, novelties used in promotional marketing. Novelty (patent), part of the legal … Wikipedia
Novelty seeking — In psychology, novelty seeking (NS) is a personality trait. It is measured in the Tridimensional Personality Questionnaire as well as the later version Temperament and Character Inventory. NS has been suggested to be related to low dopaminergic… … Wikipedia
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Appraisal theory — Reasoning and understanding of one’s emotional reaction becomes important for future appraisals as well. The important aspect of the appraisal theory is that it accounts for individual variances of emotional reactions to the same event. [Smith,… … Wikipedia
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Triarchic theory of intelligence — Human intelligence Abilities and Traits Abstract thought Communication · Creativity Emotional Intelligence Kn … Wikipedia
Hebbian theory — describes a basic mechanism for synaptic plasticity wherein an increase in synaptic efficacy arises from the presynaptic cell s repeated and persistent stimulation of the postsynaptic cell. Introduced by Donald Hebb in 1949, it is also called… … Wikipedia
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Chess theory — The game of chess is commonly divided into three phases: the opening, middlegame, and endgame.[1] As to each of these phases, especially the opening and endgame, there is a large body of theory as how the game should be played. Those who write… … Wikipedia
