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Prospection is our uniquely human ability to think about and anticipate the future.

Wabi-Sabi is a Japanese aesthetic and philosophical concept that finds beauty in imperfection, impermanence, and simplicity.

Gemütlichkeit is a German term that embodies a feeling of warmth, friendliness, and good cheer, including a sense of belonging and well-being within a social context.

The Law of the Harvest is a principle that illustrates the idea that the results we achieve are directly proportional to the effort we invest.

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.

The Third-Person Effect is a psychological phenomenon where individuals believe that others are more influenced by media messages than they are themselves.

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 is a strategic method to envision and prepare for multiple plausible futures.

The Medici Effect refers to the phenomenon where groundbreaking innovation happens at the intersection of different disciplines, cultures, and industries.

The Cassandra Complex refers to a situation where someone predicts a dire event or disaster but is not believed by others.

Stoicism is an ancient philosophy that teaches the importance of focusing on what we can control and letting go of what we cannot.

Prototypicality refers to how much a particular item or example represents its broader category.

Eustress is a positive type of stress that motivates and energizes, pushing us to perform at our best.

Satisficing is a decision-making strategy in which a person chooses an option that is "good enough" rather than the best possible one.

A false dilemma is a logical fallacy where a situation is presented as having only two options, when in fact, there are other possibilities.

A limit cycle is a pattern in which a system's behavior repeats itself in a loop after a set amount of time.

Kairos is an ancient Greek concept that signifies the opportune or right moment to act.

The Mpemba Effect is a counterintuitive phenomenon where, under certain conditions, hot water freezes faster than cold water.

Hardiness is a psychological concept that describes an individual's ability to endure difficult conditions and stress without breaking down.

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 suggests that leisure is essential for improving quality of life, fostering individual growth, and maintaining social bonds.

The Second Brain Theory refers to the idea that our gastrointestinal tract functions like a second brain in our body.

Social Contract Theory is a foundational notion in political philosophy claiming that individuals surrender some of their freedoms and submit to a greater authority in exchange for protection of their remaining rights.

The Halo Effect describes how our overall impression of a person, a company, or a brand can be influenced by one positive trait.

The Hedonic Treadmill, also known as Hedonic Adaptation, is a psychological theory that suggests that individuals tend to return to a relatively stable level of happiness despite major positive or negative events or life changes.

The Broken Windows Theory is a criminological theory that suggests that visible signs of disorder and misbehavior in an environment encourage further disorder and criminal behavior, leading to serious crimes.

The Lotus-Eater Effect refers to a situation where individuals or groups become complacent and lose sight of their goals or the realities of their environment due to an excessive comfort or luxury that numbs their drive to achieve more or change their circumstances.

The Peter Principle suggests that in a hierarchical organization, employees are promoted based on their performance in their current role rather than their abilities relevant to the intended role.