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The Dictionary of Things You Pretended to Understand: Finally, a glossary that speaks human
📘 The Dictionary of Things You Pretended to UnderstandFinally, a glossary that speaks human.
You’ve nodded along. You’ve smiled knowingly. You’ve said, “Oh, totally.”
Now it’s time to actually get what everyone’s been talking about.
From quantum superposition to compound interest, from neuroplasticity to kitsch, this book breaks down the big, brainy, jargon-filled terms you’ve heard (and pretended to understand) — in plain English, with a shot of wit.
Each term is explained in a way that’
✅ Smart without being smug
✅ Funny without dumbing things down
✅ Actually useful in real conversations
Whether you’re a curious reader, a student tired of textbook gibberish, or a grown adult Googling things under the table at dinner — this is your new favorite cheat sheet.
10 chapters across psychology, science, art, finance, tech, health & more
Over 300 bite-sized explanations that actually make sense
Zero academic gatekeeping. Plenty of “Aha!” moments.
One quantum-flavored cat metaphor (you’ll see)
📎 Entropy – The universe’s slow descent into messiness. Like your bedroom, your coffee’s heat, and your will to cook dinner.
📎 Quantum Superposition – A particle’s way of saying “yes, no, and maybe.”
Perfect gift
🎓 Students
💡 Smart-ish friends
🙋 Anyone who says “Let me Google that real quick…” too often
Because pretending is exhausting. Understanding is hilarious.
And this book finally makes sense of it all.
You’ve nodded along. You’ve smiled knowingly. You’ve said, “Oh, totally.”
Now it’s time to actually get what everyone’s been talking about.
From quantum superposition to compound interest, from neuroplasticity to kitsch, this book breaks down the big, brainy, jargon-filled terms you’ve heard (and pretended to understand) — in plain English, with a shot of wit.
Each term is explained in a way that’
✅ Smart without being smug
✅ Funny without dumbing things down
✅ Actually useful in real conversations
Whether you’re a curious reader, a student tired of textbook gibberish, or a grown adult Googling things under the table at dinner — this is your new favorite cheat sheet.
10 chapters across psychology, science, art, finance, tech, health & more
Over 300 bite-sized explanations that actually make sense
Zero academic gatekeeping. Plenty of “Aha!” moments.
One quantum-flavored cat metaphor (you’ll see)
📎 Entropy – The universe’s slow descent into messiness. Like your bedroom, your coffee’s heat, and your will to cook dinner.
📎 Quantum Superposition – A particle’s way of saying “yes, no, and maybe.”
Perfect gift
🎓 Students
💡 Smart-ish friends
🙋 Anyone who says “Let me Google that real quick…” too often
Because pretending is exhausting. Understanding is hilarious.
And this book finally makes sense of it all.
- GenresNonfiction
193 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 11, 2025
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