A starving artist is an artist who sacrifices material well-being in order to focus on their artwork. Some starving artists desire mainstream success but have difficulty doing so.These artists frequently take temporary positions such as waitering etc while they focus their attention on "breaking through" in their preferred field.

The simplest definition of a "momfluencer" is someone who has monetized their maternal identity on social media. Recently, there’s been a movement toward more relatable moms, on TikTok especially.

The intelligence quotient (IQ) measures individuals' general cognitive ability. It is mostly genetically determined and does not change throughout life. IQ is the biggest predictor of many life outcomes, such as educational attainment, socioeconomic status, and cardiovascular health. IQ tests are used by many schools and companies in their selections processes.

Settling refers to the idea of staying in a relationship where certain needs are not fulfilled or you are making compromises in some aspects that you consider crucial to a relationship. For example, a relationship where your desire for physical attraction and/or romantic compatibility is not fully satisfied. 

For the purposes of this debate, heritage refers to valued objects and qualities such as (but not limited to) historic buildings and cultural traditions that have been passed down from previous generations.

The term "aromantic" , colloquially shortened to "aro" , refers to a person who experiences no romantic desire or attraction

In the near future, a tech company launches a neural implant called "Ember" , which allows users to simulate the emotional state of being "in love" — including infatuation, longing, trust, and emotional euphoria. It is marketed toward people with difficulty forming romantic connections (e.g., aromantic individuals, trauma survivors, or people with intimacy disorders). The experience can be toggled on/off, and optionally linked to specific people or avatars, but the emotion is artificially generated.

Lethal autonomous weapons (LAWs) are a type of autonomous military system that can independently search for and attack targets without direct human intervention based on programmed constraints and descriptions.

Cyberwarfare is the use of cyber attacks against an enemy state by disrupting systems, influencing economic infrastructures, manipulating. digital spaces, and sabotaging key financial institutions that exist virtually

Leave No Man Behind” is a military code often repeated and adhered to by various units and soldiers, most notably the U.S. military. The interpretation of the phrase is applied to the treatment and extraction of the seriously wounded, the recovery of the body of military members killed in action, and the attempts to rescue or trade for prisoners of war

Ethnic federalism is a form of federal system in which the federated regional or state units are defined by ethnicity. Ethnic federal systems have been created in attempts to accommodate demands for ethnic autonomy and manage inter-ethnic tensions within a state. In ethnic federal systems, each ethnic region tends to enjoy high administrative freedom and control over policy.

In Taiwan, the two most prominent parties are the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and the Kuomintang (KMT). The DPP is a left-leaning party that promotes Taiwanese nationalism and formal Taiwan independence, whereas the KMT is a right-leaning party that prefers the status quo in Taiwan-China relations and generally favours a warmer relationship with China.The DPP has held the presidency since 2016, and currently runs a minority government with 51 out of 113 seats in the legislature (the KMT holds 54 seats).

A retail investor refers to an individual who buys and sells securities or other financial instruments for their personal account, rather than for an organization or institution. Retail investors typically use personal funds and access financial markets through brokerage platforms or investment apps. An institutional investor refers to an organization that invests large sums of money in financial markets on behalf of its members or clients. Examples include pension funds, insurance companies, mutual funds, hedge funds, and sovereign wealth funds. Institutional investors often have access to professional management and research resources.

Islamic banking operates in accordance with Sharia law, adhering to principles that govern financial transactions. The key features of Islamic banking include:- A ban on investments involving items or substances prohibited in the Quran- A prohibition on usury, or the charging of interest. Instead of interest-based loans or bonds, Islamic banks engage in equity participation through financial instruments like Sukuk. This involves partial ownership in an underlying asset, with profits shared between the bank and the business. There are 2 models: Individual model (eg. Saudi Arabia)

- Each bank has its own Sharia board, which approves decisions made by the bank's corporate arm

- The Sharia board may consult with Islamic scholars for religious compliance. Centralized System: (eg. Malaysia) 

- A central board oversees the compliance of all Islamic banks with Sharia law

- The central board follows guidelines set by the central government and aims to ensure that all banks adhere to these guidelines"""

Collectivist cultures prioritize the needs, goals, and well-being of the larger community, emphasizing interdependence and social harmony. Individualistic cultures prioritize individual goals, autonomy, and personal achievements, emphasizing independence and self-reliance.