"novelty theory" meaning in All languages combined

See novelty theory on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Etymology: From novelty + theory. Etymology templates: {{com|en|novelty|theory}} novelty + theory Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} novelty theory (uncountable)
  1. 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. Wikipedia link: novelty theory Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Pseudoscience
    Sense id: en-novelty_theory-en-noun-X8RvDh-i Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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