The 'Hollywood Blockbuster model' refers to a business model employed by major Hollywood studios whereby studios opt to heavily fund a small amount of films each year as opposed to distributing that funding more equally across a larger number of films.

In the current mainstream plot, Hero frequently saves the day by demonstrating idealism/hope (e.g. by ‘talking down’ the villain, inspiring the masses to change their behaviour, etc.), rather than necessarily using physical strength to fight the villain

The Bechdel test is a measure of the representation of women in fiction. It asks whether a work features at least two women who talk to each other about something other than a man. The requirement that the two women must be named is sometimes added.

You are an average individual with an average life. One day you wake up at the citadel of time. You meet a person that controls the flow of the universe. You are asked to choose between two options: a) to replace the person and take the spot to control the flow of the universe and b) to kill the person and let the universe shape its own path uncontrolled.

To control the flow of the universe means:
a) You control the events that happens throughout the time, meaning people’s lives are a subject of a predeterministic path (no free will)
b) You have the absolute say to what happened, happens, and will happen in the universe

To kill the person means:
a) The world will have free will in determining what path that will lead them
b) There is a possible chaos due to uncontrolled path of the universe

In either scenario, you will have the full knowledge of what you have chosen to do.

You are a writer working on a highly dramatic novel, with its own fictional world, vastly different from ours. This is your last book, and you believe it will be the best piece you've ever written. Mid-way through writing, your main character suddenly comes to life in the real world exactly how you envisioned them in the novel. You discover that if you continue writing, you will be able to alter the characteristics and skills of this new real-life person. If you stop writing, however, the person will still continue living, but the only way for them to adapt to the real world will be through their own experience.

The 24-hour news cycle (or 24/7 news cycle) is 24-hour investigation and reporting of news, associated with fast-paced lifestyles. The vast news resources available in recent decades have increased competition for audience and advertiser attention, prompting media providers to deliver the latest news in the most compelling manner in order to remain ahead of competitors. Television-, radio-, print-, online- and mobile app news media all have many suppliers that want to be relevant to their audiences and deliver news first.

The CNN effect is a theory in political science and media studies which states that global television networks play a significant role in determining the actions policymakers take and the outcomes of events. By focusing instantaneous and ongoing media coverage on a particular conflict, international incident, or diplomatic initiative, the news cycle effectively demands political attention, as governing politicians attempt to demonstrate that they are "on top of" current issues.

In 2021, Formula 1 will introduce a "cost cap" - a cap limiting the amount of money each team can spend during the competitive year.

An engine development freeze or engine freeze is a policy that essentially bans further engine development of teams in a particular time period.

IP protection entails exclusive ownership on certain inventions/ creations via patents, copyrights, and trademarks. This allows IP rights holder to gain commercial benefit via licensing, royalties and/or monopoly on price determination.

A charter city is created when a host country grants a long-term lease on one of its municipalities to a foreign government. Generally, charter cities are still subject to the constitution, international treaties, and criminal laws of the host nation, but the lease holder has significant autonomy over governance otherwise (e.g., regulations on commerce, labour laws). Canada and Honduras have considered establishing a charter city in Honduras.