What alternative term for ‘eucatastrophe’ do you prefer?
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Civilizational Win: "Civilizational" from Latin "civilis" (relating to citizens) and "Win" from Old English "winnan" (to strive).
28%
Fantastrophe: A blend of "fantastic" and "catastrophe"; could imply a wonderful or extraordinary turn of events.
5%
Anastrophe: From Greek "ana-" (up or back) and "strophe" (turning).
5%
Eustórslys: "Eu-" (Greek for good) and "stórslys" (Icelandic for catastrophe); favorable resolution of events.
3%
Windfall: Originated from the idea of fruit being blown down by the wind; unexpected good fortune.
2%
Euflection Point: Likely a neologism; "eu-" (Greek for good) and "flection" (related to bending or turning).
1.6%
Prosperition: Blend of "prosperity" and "fruition"; prosperity coming to fruition.
1.3%
Enrapturement: From "enrapture" (to delight greatly); state of great joy.
1.2%
Benepeteia: Appears to be a neologism; "bene-" (Latin for well) and possibly "-paideia" (Greek for education).
1.2%
Euprogny: Constructed term; "eu" (Greek for good), "pro" (before), "gnosis" (knowledge); implies positive forecast.
1.2%
Kalithy: Neologism; "kalos" (Greek for beautiful) and "thea" (sight or view); beautiful view.
1.2%
Euvictorious: "Eu-" (Greek for good) and "victorious" (from Latin "victoria," victory); implies positive outcome.
1.2%
Bonatatio: "Bona" (Latin for good) and "mutatio" (change); sudden good change.
1.2%
Euphorivent: "Euphoria" (intense excitement and happiness) and "event"; event causing happiness.
1.2%
Eumetastrophe: "Eu-" (good) and "metastrophe" (change); positive, significant change.
1.2%
Delajoy: "Au-dela de" (French for beyond) and "joy"; transcending joy.
1.2%
Existears: Likely a blend of "existential" and "tears"; tears or emotions connected to existential experiences.
1.2%
Joyimbi: "Joy" and possibly "imbi" (Swahili root related to tide); joyful tide.
1.2%
Plethoration: from "plethora" (abundance) and "realization"; realizing abundance.
1.2%
Meta-Miracle: "Meta-" (beyond or transcending) and "miracle"; a miracle that transcends typical boundaries or expectations.
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Based on: https://www.fhi.ox.ac.uk/Existential-risk-and-existential-hope.pdf
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@Broseph Agree with the principle. Jubilee is good.
Word I'd go for is 'Eudaimonia'. Used in positive psychology of the lates 90s and early 00s. But i think we should adopt it for the roaring 20s...
Existential flourishing/levelling up feels diametrically opposite to x-risk.
Or perhaps something that guarantees (lowers odds) we dont go extinct. X-guard?
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