Domino Theory Terms

Here are a few helpful hints to understanding the language of Domino Theory: 

Topple #: topples are numbered with a seven digits to represent the goal of reaching 1 million topples.

SN #: a specific domino in a topple has a serial number.  A topple might be made up of just one domino, or even millions!

Energy: what is passed from one domino to the next to cause a domino to "tip over" and continue the chain reaction.

Core concepts: The central ideas that provide structure to the framework called Domino Theory.

Creator: Someone that sets up a topple by defining the core purpose.  There are different categories of Creators.

Core Purpose: Why the topple was created. There a proven methods for making a purpose "powerful."  Core Purpose should include  "this is how you can help."

The Root Domino: Domino #1 in the topple.

A Receiver: Someone that has been given a domino, but hasn't yet become a Toppler.   When creating topples it's important to understand that a topple carries on only when receivers are compelled to help with core purpose.

A Toppler: Someone who actively tries to "set big things in motion."  They received a domino from the creator or another Toppler, and is now compelled/inspired to also pass on the domino.  A Toppler is credited with keeping the Topple in motion. The Toppler's impact can be measured by evaluating how much energy is generated in the Topple by successive generations.

Tipping: The act of passing a domino from one person to the next.  In other words, the action that changes a person from a receiver to a Toppler.

A Generation: The first generation is the collection of dominos that are children of the creator's root domino.  The second generation are the children of the first generation, and so on. 

Bummer: how a Toppler feels when things don't go well.

Teetering: when a domino is hit, and it's uncertain if the domino will fall and continue the chain reaction.

This list will grow and change over time.  Suggestions/comments welcome.