Hagioptasia Theory
@hagioptasiatheory.bsky.social
A groundbreaking framework revealing how the natural yet illusory sense of extraordinary ‘specialness’ shapes human behaviour, belief, & culture.
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Agreed. I hope you'll enjoy this:
Why Smart People Still Get Spooked by Nothing hagioptasia.wordpress.com/2025/11/24/w...
Why Smart People Still Get Spooked by Nothing hagioptasia.wordpress.com/2025/11/24/w...
Why Smart People Still Get Spooked by Nothing
Your ancestors survived because they felt dread in ambiguous situations. This system still runs. Even my most rational friends—people who dismiss astrology and mock paranormal investigators—will qu…
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November 24, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Agreed. I hope you'll enjoy this:
Why Smart People Still Get Spooked by Nothing hagioptasia.wordpress.com/2025/11/24/w...
Why Smart People Still Get Spooked by Nothing hagioptasia.wordpress.com/2025/11/24/w...
But would you agree that spookiness or eeriness is phenomenologically distinct from other types of fears?
November 23, 2025 at 10:12 PM
But would you agree that spookiness or eeriness is phenomenologically distinct from other types of fears?
Do you have a formal, psychology-based definition of 'spookiness' - perhaps one that distinguishes it from related concepts like 'terror' or 'fear' in a way that relates to social engagement?
November 23, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Do you have a formal, psychology-based definition of 'spookiness' - perhaps one that distinguishes it from related concepts like 'terror' or 'fear' in a way that relates to social engagement?
What a horribly patronising thing to say!
November 7, 2025 at 2:02 PM
What a horribly patronising thing to say!
Not a grudge, but genuine concern about her huge influence.
October 31, 2025 at 7:34 AM
Not a grudge, but genuine concern about her huge influence.
Are those the reasons why you wanted a new roof?
September 14, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Are those the reasons why you wanted a new roof?
A wonderful snap!
August 30, 2025 at 9:35 PM
A wonderful snap!
Have you ever heard of hagioptasia?
August 29, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Have you ever heard of hagioptasia?
Not an emotion, but a perceptual tendency that makes certain people, places, or ideas seem radiantly significant. That then triggers emotions like awe, nostalgia & devotion. But yes, I’d love to see it confuse the taxonomists!
July 13, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Not an emotion, but a perceptual tendency that makes certain people, places, or ideas seem radiantly significant. That then triggers emotions like awe, nostalgia & devotion. But yes, I’d love to see it confuse the taxonomists!