Gaseous Logic

Reasoning so diffuse, so unconstrained, so free-floating that it barely qualifies as logic at all—yet somehow still manages to be persuasive. Gaseous logic expands to fill any space, seeps through any crack, surrounds any opponent with an atmosphere of seeming reasonableness that's impossible to grab hold of. It's the logic of politicians who say everything and nothing, of pundits who sound profound while saying nothing, of that friend who can argue any side of any issue with equal conviction. Gaseous logic is impossible to refute because it has no fixed claims to grab onto—it's all atmosphere, no substance.

Example: "The candidate's answers were pure gaseous logic—expansive, diffuse, impossible to pin down. When pressed on healthcare, he spoke about freedom. When pressed on freedom, he spoke about the future. When pressed on the future, he spoke about healthcare. His logic filled the room but had no content. His supporters called him thoughtful; his opponents called him empty. Both were right."

by AbzuInExile February 16, 2026

Gaseous System Logic

A logical framework so diffuse, so unconstrained, so free-floating that it barely qualifies as logic at all—yet somehow still produces conclusions. Gaseous system logic expands to fill any conceptual space, seeps through any boundary, surrounds any issue with an atmosphere of seeming reason that's impossible to grab hold of. This is the logic of pundits who sound profound while saying nothing, of corporate mission statements that mean everything and nothing, of that friend who can argue any side with equal conviction. Gaseous system logic is impossible to refute because it has no fixed claims—it's all atmosphere, no substance.

Example: "The CEO's vision statement was pure gaseous system logic—'We're creating value through synergistic innovation while leveraging our core competencies to optimize stakeholder outcomes.' It sounded impressive, meant nothing, and couldn't be challenged because there was nothing to grab onto. Employees nodded, pretended to understand, and went back to work, surrounded by gas."

by AbzuInExile February 16, 2026