Madness:FAQ
Madness.WIKI FAQ
Welcome, traveler of the absurd! Here are some answers to the most Frequently Asked Questions (and some you probably didn’t even think to ask).
What is Madness.WIKI?
Madness.WIKI is a collaborative encyclopedia of the strange, surreal, and spectacular.
It is curated by a community of contributors and overseen by The Professor, a minister of Dudeism, a student of the Church of the SubGenius, and a veteran of Dr. Steel’s Army of Toy Soldiers.
Who can edit Madness.WIKI?
Anyone with a registered account can edit most pages if trusted by The Professor
Why is it called "Madness"?
Because sanity is overrated. Because the world itself is a grand cosmic joke. Because someone had to document it — and why not us?
Cultural Context FAQ
What is Dudeism?
Dudeism is a modern philosophical movement inspired by the chill wisdom of The Dude from The Big Lebowski. It promotes a lifestyle of relaxation, non-materialism, easygoingness, and taking it easy, man. Technically, it’s a registered religion — but really, it’s more about learning to abide in a chaotic world. Learn more at Dudeism.
What is The Church of the SubGenius?
The Church of the SubGenius is a parody religion (or maybe the truest religion?) founded in the 1950s (or maybe 1979 — who’s counting?). It satirizes religion, conspiracy theories, consumerism, and modern culture, all under the divine guidance of their prophet, J.R. "Bob" Dobbs. Their motto? "Slack off." Get your Slack at Church_of_the_SubGenius.
What is a "Toy Soldier"?
A Toy Soldier is a member of Dr. Steel’s Army of Toy Soldiers — a playful real-world movement dedicated to imagination, creativity, and fun. Rather than wage real wars, Toy Soldiers "fight" for a Utopian Playland where creativity and individuality reign supreme. Their battle cry is for fun, art, and a better, more whimsical world. Explore more at Toy_Soldiers.
Who was Dr. Steel?
Dr. Phineas Waldolf Steel (simply known as Dr. Steel) was a musician, performer, and charismatic leader of the Army of Toy Soldiers. Blending industrial music, mad science, and playful futurism, he crafted a universe where world domination was just a cover story for promoting creativity and fun. Dr. Steel officially retired from public life in 2011, but his dream of a Utopian Playland lives on. Discover the legacy at Dr._Steel.
What is "The Wired" (Serial Experiments Lain)?
The Wired is a fictional global communications network featured in the 1998 anime Serial Experiments Lain. It closely parallels the real-world Internet but extends beyond it, becoming an omnipresent digital layer of reality itself.
In Lain, the Wired is depicted not merely as a tool for communication but as an evolving, semi-conscious force capable of merging with human consciousness and reshaping reality.
Boundaries between the physical world and the Wired blur, raising profound questions about identity, existence, memory, and divinity.
Key Concepts:
- Hyperconnectivity: Everyone and everything is connected at all times.
- Identity Dissolution: Personal identity becomes fluid when physical presence is no longer the sole basis for existence.
- Digital Divinity: The Wired allows for the creation or emergence of godlike entities within the network.
What is Anarcho-Transhumanism?
Anarcho-Transhumanism is a political and philosophical movement that blends the ideas of anarchism (abolishing unjust hierarchies) with transhumanism (the belief in using technology to enhance human life and transcend biological limits).
It envisions a future where advanced technology (such as AI, biotechnology, and cybernetics) is decentralized, freely available, and used to dismantle oppressive systems rather than reinforce them.
Reality is optional. Questions are mandatory.