Welcome to TML’s Vocabulary section. Although some definitions listed below may only serve as a refresher, others touch up or even completely strip away the traditional meaning of a given term. This means that while several concepts are quite brief and to the point, others give you the option to delve deeper and read a much bigger story.
It should also be noted that certain terms have been put together as new labels for mental conditions, bugs, and disorders. With all the stimuli in today’s modern world, everyone has their fair share of funny behavior, no matter how normal their lives may appear to be. So prepare to diagnose yourself, friends and family with new Mindless 2.0 terminology. Take the appropriate steps to get patched from a whole range of problems down the track. Or, simply get a better insight on things by seeing them from a new light.
- Upstairs
- Starting at square one—begin your Mindless language lessons with the basic term for the mind, and get a feel for the laid-back nature of 2.0 jargon.
- Actuality
- The mechanics of reality—delve into the dynamic nature of Actuality, and see how understanding it can help to recognise and resolve the discrepancies in your personal narrative.
- Backwardology
- Seeing both sides of the coin—learn the science of Backwardology, including the two types of Backward Mental Momentum that can have very different results on your life.
- Expansion
- Take your thoughts and dreams to the next level by exploring the phenomenon of Expansion, and see how critical it is in the process of turning your inner visions into outer reality.
- Inflation
- The path to irrationality—uncover the nature of Inflation as the mental process that amplifies desire and fear, potentially leading to a distorted and unbalanced take on life.
- Exotic Belief Disorder
- Exiting the building of reality—open your mind to the Mindless concept of EBD, a condition that enables the individual to entertain an inner reality that has no basis in the outer world.
- Narrative Neurosis
- The cult of personality—travel the darker path of self-image and see how it can become all-consuming, both to the individual as well as those within range of the narrative being spun.
- Deflection Specialist
- Rather than evolving with the facts, see how some people are specialised at deflecting unwanted attention away from the weaker parts of their personal narrative.
- Somebody-itus
- A hero in their own mind—meet the person who deems themselves the key to making the world a better place, and see the tricks used to replace logic with pure emotion.
- Second-Hand Reality
- The vicarious vortex—journey into the realm known as Second-Hand Reality, where the ideals and imaginations of others influence and define your perception of life.
- Mindful Definition
- A useful tool for the general mind, dig into the true nature of being Mindful, and see how it can be used to restore positive energy to a negative state of mind.
- Mindless.Idea
- Salvation for the sensitive mind—begin to recognise the full potential of the Mindless mindset, and unlock all the benefits that come from integrating Mindlessness into your psyche.
- Psychological ‘Less’
- Mental minimalism—explore the psychological condition of Less, and see how its two forms serve to strengthen the mind and free up vital life energy.
- Panel of Commentators
- More than figments of your imagination, meet the people behind the proverbial voices in your head, and see how their input affects your day-to-day reality in a most profound way.
- 1up & 1down Ego Loop
- The higher they are—unveil the nature of the 1up & 1down Ego Loop, and see how it perpetuates the positive/negative cycle of self-image in this never-ending struggle for supremacy.
- Time
- More than a simple metric, approach the true nature of Time from a fresh perspective, and see how its numerous forms interfere with living in the present, thereby increasing life’s pressures.
- Truth
- The unreliability of truth—uncover the deeper meaning of Truth, and see how its dynamic nature differs from the fixed nature of fact, allowing it to constantly change.
- Story Static
- Lost in translation—observe how mental static can affect the clarity and impact of a story, causing confusion, distortion, and even long-lasting discontent.
- Story Aftermath
- A story without end—learn how a story can have long-lasting effects on a person’s life, both positive and negative, going so far as to shape their very behaviour.
- Zombyism & Mindspam
- The endorphin pandemic—unmask the true zombie apocalypse, and see how an overload of sensational stimuli can reduce a person to a low-energy shell of a being.