Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Weights & Biases | The internal adjustable values inside a neural network that change during training to help the model recognize correct patterns. Artificial Intelligence |
| Whataboutism | Deflecting criticism by pointing to someone else's alleged wrongdoing instead of addressing the point raised. Antiscience |
| Worldview Defence | The psychological tendency to react defensively - such as displaying prejudice, increasing adherence to cultural values, or rejecting opposing ideas - when an individual's core beliefs are challenged. It typically acts as a psychological mechanism to suppress existential anxiety, restore personal control, and maintain a sense of order. Antiscience |
| Zoonosis | A disease that spreads from animals to humans, such as rabies, Ebola or avian influenza. Public Health |