one in a million
A recurring phrase used in the podcast to denote an extraordinary or unlikely event.
Online Safety Act
The UK Online Safety Act is legislation aimed at regulating online content and protecting users.
Oozle Galley
A historic merchant ship from the late 17th century involved in a notable maritime story.
Operation Charlotte Web
Operation Charlotte Web, immigration enforcement operation in North Carolina.
orexin
A hormone that promotes wakefulness and is released during fasting or caloric deprivation.
original citta
The vast, unfathomable, and unchanging aspect of citta, comparable to the depth of the ocean, beyond surface fluctuations.
original spirit
The original spirit, considered the true essence that transcends primal organization and is above it.
Ouija
A popular supernatural game involving communicating with spirits using a board with letters and numbers.
Oz
A technique used to evoke a new sensation of color, named after the movie The Wizard of Oz.
Pakistan Super League
Cricket league based in Pakistan, featuring domestic and international players, known as PSL.
panpsychism
A modern philosophical theory proposing that consciousness exists everywhere and is a fundamental aspect of matter.
Parent Week
Parent Week is a themed week dedicated to discussing phrases parents commonly say, aimed at language learning and family communication.
Paris Agreement
U.S. international climate agreement, aimed at reducing global emissions.
Parkinson's law
A philosophical law stating that work expands to fill the time available.
parrots
Parrots on Hector Rios during the robbery.
patriarchy
The patriarchy is a social system where men hold primary power, discussed in context of women's financial independence.
Patriot Act
U.S. senator from Minnesota, member of the Democratic Party.
peace pipes
Ceremonial pipes used in Native American cultures for prayer and rituals.
pearl
The Pearl, a symbol of beauty and purity, formed inside oysters.
Pegasus spyware
Spyware used to hack phones and devices, associated with malicious surveillance
PERC
PERC programs are initiatives with incubators that involve companies in user feedback projects.
Personal Consumption Expenditures Index
Federal Reserve's preferred measure of inflation for November
philosophy
A philosophical framework that influences how a person perceives and reacts to life.
Phosphates
Phosphates are chemical compounds added to fizzy drinks that can decalcify bones and are associated with osteoporosis.
placebo
Placebo is a substance or treatment with no therapeutic effect used as a control in testing new drugs.
Planet 9
Planet 9, a hypothetical planet in the outer solar system, proposed to explain observed orbital anomalies of trans-Neptunian objects.
pneuma
A biblical term in Greek referring to the spirit, life, and breath, used in Christian tradition.
point solutions
A type of business solution that addresses specific needs, often in technology.
polyamory
A relationship style where individuals have multiple romantic partners with the consent of all involved, often contrasted with monogamy.
polymetallic nodules
Polymetallic nodules, mineral deposits on the ocean floor containing multiple metals like nickel, cobalt, and manganese.
poo-phoria
A term coined by Trisha Pasricha referring to a state of joyful, effortless bowel movement.
porcelain
Porcelain is a type of ceramic material known for its durability and high-temperature firing.
posterior cingulate cortex
A brain region involved in self-awareness and emotional regulation.
pound
The UK pound sterling, the currency of the United Kingdom.
premature state
A concept referring to the idea that Ireland is a country that has not fully matured in its institutional development.
prendre quelqu'un pour quelqu'un
French phrase meaning to mistake someone for someone else.
present moment
The act of focusing attention on the present moment, often through breath awareness.
primordial consciousness
Abstract concept referring to the unchanging, eternal aspect of consciousness that exists beyond physical manifestation.
Procusto
Greek mythological figure representing the violence of rigid mental standards and inflexible norms.
Project Solara
Project Solara, an upcoming device or platform announced by Microsoft, designed for AI agent interaction.
proteins
Biological molecules that are the building blocks of life, essential for cellular functions.
Psalm 51
Psalm 51, a biblical psalm attributed to King David, often recited in confession.
Psalm 82
The biblical chapter that describes the judgment of the gods of the nations, their defeat, and the divine re-inheritance of the nations.
pub jokes
A collection of humorous pub jokes and anecdotes shared during the podcast.
puborectalis muscle
A muscle in the pelvic floor that forms a sling around the colon, aiding in bowel movements.
Pure Consciousness
A concept referring to the pure, unchanging consciousness that underlies all existence, often discussed in spiritual contexts.
QAnon
QAnon, a conspiracy theory movement believed by Matthew Coleman.
quiet disorganized
A subtype of attachment style characterized by avoidance and internalized anxious attachment, often associated with disorganized behavior.
Rain Heron
A mythical bird made of water, symbolizing weather and nature in Robbie Arnott's novel.
raising capital
The process of raising capital by selling shares or tokens to investors.