fringe knowledge
[/frɪndʒ ˈnɒlɪdʒ/]
noun
conhecimento marginal
1. Knowledge, theories, or information that exists outside mainstream academic or scientific consensus; information considered unconventional or on the periphery of accepted wisdom
The study of UFOs is often relegated to fringe knowledge in academic institutions.
O estudo de OVNIs é frequentemente relegado ao conhecimento marginal nas instituições acadêmicas.
2. Specialized or obscure information known by a small group of people rather than the general public
He had accumulated fringe knowledge about ancient esoteric practices through years of independent research.
Ele acumulou conhecimento marginal sobre práticas esotéricas antigas através de anos de pesquisa independente.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'fringe knowledge' often carries a skeptical connotation, associated with conspiracy theories, pseudoscience, and alternative medicine. However, some fringe knowledge has historically been validated by mainstream science over time. In Brazil, this term is increasingly used in discussions about health misinformation and unproven medical treatments, particularly in social media contexts.
Related Idioms & Phrases
outside the box
thinking outside the mainstream
on the fringes of society
beyond the pale of accepted knowledge
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