Bottom-up development strategies are local-scale projects focusing on the development of local communities. Decisions are often made, or at least influenced, by the local people affected by the project. Top-down development strategies refer to developments regulated, planned, and incentivised by the central government.

People with Highly Superior Autobiographical Memory (HSAM) are able readily and accurately to recall the dates, days and many of the details of personal experiences that occurred even decades previously as vividly as though they happened yesterday.

The blue pill gives you a false memory of the best week of your life without really experiencing it. The red pill gives you the best week of your life, but you'll forget it all after. 

Mario and Luigi are single, childless, young adults who are equally talented and educated. Both live in the same city, work the same job in the same company and have the same health and wealth. 

Mario always dreamt of reaching the top of the ladder in their current career, but are far from it. They are still determined to do all in their power to reach that goal and never considered another life trajectory. 

Luigi has never been sure what they want to do in life. They changed many careers before this one, and never felt they found their calling. They don't know what they want to do in the future and are open to the option of another career change.

Corporate group structures refers to the organisation and arrangement of multiple companies or subsidiaries under a common parent company.

"Move fast, break things" refers to the philosophy that advocates for rapid innovation and development, prioritising speed and agility over perfection and caution. It also encapsulates a mindset that encourages taking risks, experimenting, and iterating quickly, even if it means encountering failures along the way.

The "up or out" system is the requirement for members of a hierarchical organisation to achieve a higher position or designation within a certain period of time by fulfilling certain milestones or targets that have been set for their positions. If they fail to do so, they must leave the organization, either voluntarily or through a formal suspension. This system is practiced by many professional services firm (e.g. accounting, management consulting, and legal services)

The "honeymoon phase" in relationships refers to the initial period of excitement and idealisation, often characterised by intense affection and minimal conflict.

Techno-optimism is a perspective that emphasises a positive outlook on the power of technological progress to solve social, environmental, economic problems.

Dual class stocks are a type of corporate share structure in which a company issues different classes of stock with varying voting rights and privileges.

State-owned enterprises (SOEs) are companies or organizations that are wholly or majorly owned and controlled by the government. SOEs mainly invest in infrastructure or development projects.

In the status quo, unions are allowed to strike for economic interests pertaining to their place of employment exclusively.

Proselytisation refers to organised efforts from religious institutions to encourage their followers to persuade non-believers to become followers of their religion

Demisexuality is a sexual orientation where individuals experience sexual attraction only after developing a strong emotional bond or connection with someone.

You are Josephine Smith a 25-year-old celebrity who has grown up in the conservative Mormon Church in Utah, USA. 5 years ago, you had a series of visions that culminated in an angel handing you a book that reveals the supposed feminist history of the Christian Church, and a more liberal written text, including the premise that God is a woman. You have been tasked with publishing this bible, and to become the founder of a new branch of Christianity that embraces feminist and liberal principles. While you have had no visions since, 5 years later, you still cannot forget the visions.

"A ""first instance court"" is where legal disputes are initially heard and decided. The decision can later be appealed to a higher court."

A codified constitution is a single, formal document that outlines the structure of government and the rights of citizens, such as the U.S. Constitution. A non-codified constitution, like that of the United Kingdom, is not contained in a single document but is made up of various sources including statutes, conventions, and court judgments.