novelty theory

noun

A theory developed by Terence McKenna that aims to describe "novelty" in the universe based on a combination of numerology and mathematics, and supposed fractal patterns in the I Ching.

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Meanings

nounnovelty theory (uncountable)
  1. uncountableA theory developed by Terence McKenna that aims to describe "novelty" in the universe based on a combination of numerology and mathematics, and supposed fractal patterns in the I Ching.

Origin

From novelty + theory.

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