Idiopathic

The word idiopathic is medical-speak for “we don’t know.” Amazing to me that with all our toys, tools, and training – the answer is often still “dunno.” Add in a cool sounding word, and the inability to figure something out still sounds intelligent. “What would you do with the state of our economy, senator?” “Well Bob, I’m a little idiopathic on that right now.” “As president, what would you do about dependence on foreign oil?” “I would assemble all the geniuses, and determine the idiopathic response, Bob.” I like it! Let’s all try to use the word in casual conversation this week. For something so easy, it sounds really bright.