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Ontological shock

Noun

Definitions

1.NounThe state of being forced to question one's worldview.

"The discovery of extraterrestrial intelligence would trigger widespread ontological shock."

Synonyms

culture shock existential crisis anacrisis worldview occhiolism cognitive parallax egocentric predicament weltanschauung identity crisis blik overview effect enstasis

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